Survey Project Manager, Professional Surveyor License Required

Role Overview

• Manage land surveying and geospatial projects from project initiation through final delivery.
• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans in coordination with Discipline Leaders, Team Leaders, and Market Leaders.
• Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, budget, staffing, or technical issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet Woolpert quality standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Provide technical oversight for a range of survey services, including boundary, topographic, route, right-of-way, construction, and control surveys.
• Oversee the application of conventional survey methods as well as advanced geospatial technologies such as photogrammetry, LiDAR, UAS, and mobile mapping, as appropriate.
• Ensure all surveying work complies with local, state, and federal regulations, professional standards, and Woolpert best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead scoping meetings and coordinate with clients to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including surveyors, technicians, and geospatial specialists.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to project staff.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and project pursuits.
• Assist with identifying and developing new business opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
• Contribute to the growth of Woolpert’s Survey & Geomatics Discipline by supporting client expansion and market initiatives.

Requirements

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of Ohio and New York. If not license in both states, the ability to obtain licensure in Ohio and New York.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience in land surveying with demonstrated experience managing survey or geospatial projects.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, project management practices, and DOT and municipal standards.
• Proficiency with industry-standard survey, CAD, and geospatial software.
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment verification and drug screening.
• Experience supporting transportation and public-sector clients, including state DOTs and local municipalities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Client-focused mindset aligned with Woolpert’s commitment to quality, innovation, and service.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!