Surveying Project Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Paid Time Off

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Surveying Project Manager in Illinois. The role focuses on managing large or multiple small surveying projects, developing scopes and fees, and overseeing schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff on CAD/Trimble usage, producing drawings, contributing to contracts and marketing, and leading project meetings. Applicants should have a PLS license, a related degree, and strong communication and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS).
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Land Surveying or approved certificate.
• Experience with Trimble equipment and CAD platforms.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff on CAD usage and preparation of plats, ALTAs, as-builts, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Produce drawings using CAD and Trimble platforms daily.
• Assist in contract/scope/fee development as well as schedules and marketing strategies.
• Assign, assess, and review work of team members relative to metrics.
• Delegate and supervise surveying work across projects.
• Represent the project in client meetings and engagements.
• Review invoices with accounting and bill clients.
• Participate in business development and client management.
• Follow surveying policies and industry best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentor/mentee teamwork

Technology literacy

Safety-minded

MS Office proficiency

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying approved classes certificate

Tools

Trimble equipment

Trimble Business Center

CAD platforms (ACAD/C3D/MicroStation)

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Project Manager to join our team. A surveying project manager is licensed professional surveyor that is responsible for the management of a single large project or multiple small projects. They assist in the development of the project scope and fee and are involved in overseeing the proposed schedule, budget, performance, quality control, project deliverables, and client business development initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Mentor staff on the correct use of CAD platforms and other technology in the preparation of deliverables including plats, ALTAs, as-builts, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Utilize CAD & Trimble platforms daily in the production of drawings of varying complexity.
• Assist in the development of contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and marketing strategies.
• Assign, assess, and review work of team members relative to specified metrics.
• Delegate and supervise surveying work assigned to staff throughout the course of a project.
• Serve as the project representative during client meetings & engagements.
• Review invoices with accounting managers monthly and sends to clients.
• Actively participate in business development efforts and client management.
• Follow company surveying policies and procedures (industry best practices).

What You’ll Need

• Valid U.S. driver's License and a good driving record
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying approved classes certificate
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee team atmosphere
• Ability to understand and utilize current & new technology
• Safety-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and collaborative work ethic
• Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel)
• Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS)
• Experience with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, ACAD C3D/MicroStation ORD

Nice To Haves

• Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
• 4+ years surveying experience (1 year as a licensed professional surveyor)
• Experience with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
• Understanding of surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
• Experience supervising, managing and training field & office technicians.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office position; need the ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Requires the ability to work on multi-discipline projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.
• Makes suggestions & undertakes company mandated training to increase skill and ability.
• Comfortable signing drawings & serving in responsible charge of projects.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$99,000—$129,000 USD

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time Regular Employee Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.