Land Survey Senior Project Manager

We're working with a well-established civil engineering and surveying firm with a strong backlog of transportation and infrastructure work across Michigan. They're looking to bring on a Senior Survey Project Manager to lead complex survey efforts tied to roadway, highway, and broader civil projects. This is a high-impact role with visibility across major DOT and municipal programs, offering a mix of technical leadership, project management, and client interaction. Why this role stands out Strong pipeline of MDOT and local municipal transportation projects Opportunity to lead and build survey teams, not just manage deliverables Blend of field oversight, technical work, and client-facing responsibility Stable firm with long-term growth and leadership potential Key Responsibilities Lead and manage survey projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget Act as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating across engineering, field teams, and stakeholders Develop survey scopes, work plans, schedules, and cost estimates for civil and transportation projects Oversee field operations including data collection, control surveys, and construction layout activities Review survey data, ensuring QA/QC and compliance with industry and DOT standards Manage, mentor, and allocate work across survey crews and technical staff Coordinate closely with civil engineering teams on roadway, highway, and infrastructure projects Monitor project financials, staffing, and resource planning Qualifications 5+ years of land surveying experience with demonstrated project management responsibility Experience supporting civil, roadway, or transportation infrastructure projects is required Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or actively working toward licensure Strong understanding of survey methods, geospatial data, and field-to-finish workflows Experience with software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar tools Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and interface with clients Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Survey Project Lead USA USD 110000 - USD 130000 Project Manager- Gresham, OR USA USD 135000 - USD 225000 Heavy Civil Project Engineer- Portland, OR USA USD 85000 - USD 115000 Director of Business Development (Construction)- Dallas, OR USA USD 175000 - USD 225000 Project Engineer MA USA USD 70000 - USD 110000 Heavy Civil Estimator Manassas, VA USA GBP 80000 - GBP 140000 Heavy Civil Project Manager Baltimore, MD USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Heavy Civil Superintendent Warrenton, VA USA USD 100000 - USD 160000 Land Surveyor | Hanover, MA USA USD 85000 - USD 150000 Jobs