Survey Project Manager (Professional Surveyor License Required PLS/LS)

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. They are seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of land surveying and geospatial projects across transportation, infrastructure, and land development markets.

Responsibilities:

• 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 (e.g.: engineering, photogrammetry, LiDAR, UAS, SUE, GIS, etc.) 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 licensed 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