Survey Project Manager

Palm Beach County

Compensation: $95,000 - $150,000+ Base Salary
Bonus: Annual Performance Bonus (Typically 10-20%+)
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

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About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing surveying and geomatics organization seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join its South Florida team. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing survey projects, managing technical staff, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from proposal through final completion.

This role is ideal for a land surveying professional who combines strong technical expertise with project management and leadership experience.

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What You'll Be Doing

Project Management

• Manage multiple land surveying projects simultaneously

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

• Monitor project progress, profitability, and deliverables

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Coordinate project transitions between departments and field teams

Team Leadership

• Lead Survey Coordinators, CAD Technicians, Surveyors, and Field Personnel

• Allocate workload and resources effectively

• Mentor and develop team members

• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and quality

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients

• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships

• Assist with business development and client growth initiatives

• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates

• Participate in professional organizations and industry events

Technical Oversight

• Review survey deliverables, reports, plats, and mapping products

• Ensure quality control and compliance standards are met

• Interpret legal descriptions, boundary information, and survey records

• Support field and office teams with technical guidance

• Conduct occasional QA/QC site visits as needed

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Qualifications

Required Experience

• Extensive land surveying experience

• Previous project management experience within surveying

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships

• Strong leadership and team management background

• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Technical Requirements

• Civil 3D

• AutoCAD

• MicroStation

• Trimble equipment and software

• Leica equipment experience is a plus

• Strong understanding of boundary, ALTA, topographic, utility, and land development surveys

Licensing

• Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) License preferred

• Candidates pursuing Florida licensure will also be considered

Please Note: Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily construction staking or construction surveying without broader land surveying experience may not be the ideal fit.

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Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$95,000 - $150,000+ (Based on experience, project management background, and licensure)

Bonus Program

• Typical annual bonus ranges from 10% to 20%

• Strong performers have the potential for significantly higher earnings based on office and project performance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Continuing Education Support

• Professional Licensing Assistance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Relocation Assistance Available

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Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role

• Limited field travel for project oversight and QA/QC activities

• Typical schedule:

  • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Average workweek of approximately 45 hours

This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available due to government contracting and CMMC compliance requirements.

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Why Candidates Are Interested

✅ Established and financially stable organization
✅ Strong project backlog throughout Florida
✅ Leadership-level role with visibility and impact
✅ Competitive compensation and bonus program
✅ Opportunity to mentor and develop survey professionals
✅ Growth path into senior leadership positions
✅ Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Location: Palm Beach County

Industry: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Infrastructure, Land Development, Transportation, Municipal & Government Projects

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Joseph Licciardi

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