| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $95,000–$125,000 |
Survey Project Manager
Riverside, CA |
On-site (Full-Time)
$95,000 – $125,000 per year
Our client is a premier engineering and surveying organization dedicated to executing complex private land development and public works projects. The organization fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on absolute precision, strict compliance with California surveying standards, and seamless client delivery across public and private sectors.
This is a senior-level technical leadership position focused on managing surveying and construction staking projects from initial proposal through final delivery. Working directly on-site in Riverside, CA, you will manage client relationships, oversee survey workloads, process agency submittals, and ensure all field and office operations achieve operational excellence.
Project
Budget Management:
Manage project schedules, operational budgets, resource allocation, contract hours, and scope management to ensure on-time delivery.
Technical Quality
Review:
Prepare and review detailed CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, Land Title, As-Built, and Subdivision Maps.
Agency Compliance:
Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate construction bid documents and contract administration.
Analysis
Calculations:
Perform rigorous boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, exhibit preparation, and support construction staking calculations.
Client
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to streamline project execution.
Education
Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.
Core Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.
Leadership Depth:
Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience overseeing survey staff and field crews.
Domain Knowledge:
Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, agency procedures, construction sequencing, and site constraints.
Estimating Skills:
Proven experience preparing structural construction staking calculations and detailed construction cost estimates.
Technical Skills
Tools
Core Platforms:
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Software:
Carlson Software knowledge is highly desirable.
Additional Operational Details:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate the daily activities of field crews and collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and contractors.
Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and project workload distribution.
Corporate Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
Employee Engagement, Team-Building Events, and Professional Growth Opportunities