AutoCAD, Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Building Surveying, Business Development, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Develop and Maintain Customers, Fee Schedule, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Land Surveying, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Project Design, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Schedule, Request for Proposals (RFP), Strategic Planning, Survey Design, Surveying, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Topography, Transportation and Traffic Design
LOCATION
Santa Clarita, CA
POSTED
22 days ago
Land Survey Project Manager
Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Land Survey Project Manager for our Survey & Geospatial team in Southern California, you'll step into a leadership role, guiding project delivery, supporting a growing team, and helping expand our surveying and mapping services across complex infrastructure projects.
Why Psomas
Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work options that support collaboration and focused work.
Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that value diverse perspectives and invest in your development.
Meaningful Work: High-impact projects across utilities, transportation, aviation, and rail.
What You'll Do
As our Land Survey Project Manager, you will lead surveying and mapping projects from initiation through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met while mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts.
Project Management & Oversight Lead project management efforts including scope development, fee proposals, scheduling, and contract negotiations while ensuring successful project delivery.
Business Development & Client Engagement Support marketing initiatives including proposals, presentations, and responses to RFPs/RFQs while cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships across Southern California.
Technical Leadership Provide technical oversight and strategic direction across survey projects including transportation design surveys, right-of-way engineering and mapping, construction surveys, ALTA surveys, and topographic mapping.
Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop survey staff, CAD drafters, and subconsultants, supporting professional growth and team development.
Project Coordination & Communication Lead project meetings, manage communication, and ensure alignment between internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California
10+ years of progressively responsible land surveying and mapping experience
3+ years of project management experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and Teams
Familiarity with state and county mapping requirements
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Total Rewards: Employer-paid medical (HMO, PPO & HSA), dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.