$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Budgeting, Building Surveying, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Land Surveying, Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Photogrammetry, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Survey Software, Surveying, Team Player, Topography, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Survey Project Manager – Land Surveying
Location: Wall Township
Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000+ DOE
Industry: Land Surveying / Civil Engineering
Join a growing, full-service engineering and surveying firm that is expanding its survey operations throughout New Jersey. With a strong backlog of work, recent project wins, and continued investment in technology and staff, the company is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to support and help lead a busy survey department based primarily out of the Wall, NJ office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional who enjoys a mix of project management, boundary analysis, client coordination, mentoring staff, and technical oversight, without being buried in corporate bureaucracy. The team is collaborative, growth-oriented, and equipped with modern technology including Leica robotic total stations, Carlson data collectors, UAV platforms, and advanced survey processing software.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage a variety of survey projects throughout New Jersey
- Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, subdivision, and construction layout surveys
- Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and file map preparation
- Coordinate field crews, office staff, and project deliverables
- Review survey calculations, plats, and CAD deliverables
- Support and mentor junior survey staff and CAD technicians
- Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams
- Assist with scheduling, project budgeting, and workload management
- Utilize Civil 3D and related survey software for project oversight and review
Project Types
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Boundary & Topographic Surveys
- Construction Layout
- Utility Surveys
- Wetland Location Surveys
- Subdivision Projects
- Public & Private Site Development Projects
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of land surveying experience preferred
- Strong understanding of New Jersey surveying practices and boundary principles
- Experience managing or assisting with survey projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Ability to interpret deeds, plats, and survey records
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience coordinating field and office workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- NJ Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not required
- Candidates actively pursuing licensure are highly encouraged to apply
- Experience with Leica, Carlson, UAV/drone workflows, or photogrammetry is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000 - $150,000+ DOE
- Bonus potential
- Strong pipeline of backlog and long-term growth opportunities
- Modern survey equipment and software
- Collaborative and highly supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow into senior leadership within the survey department