Senior Project Manager, Survey

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. is a collaborative, forward-thinking organization focused on shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow and providing unparalleled service to clients. The Senior Survey Project Manager will oversee land surveying projects, personnel, budgets, schedules, client relationships, business development, and project delivery. The role applies administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to ensure successful and timely completion of assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Oversee managing people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements. Keep informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommend new practices or change emphasis of programs
• Represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations
• Manage competing demands and establish priorities for staff
• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries
• Oversee all surveying activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget
• Supervise work of all survey personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements
• Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects
• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules
• Compile project status reports
• Review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation
• Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients
• Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
• Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients
• Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed

Requirements:

• Ten or more (10+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of project management experience
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams
• Thorough understanding of financial principles in a consulting business. Ability to interpret and accurately apply municipal codes and regulations for Plat preparation and approval
• Proven marketing and business development skills
• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field preferred
• Professional Land Surveying registration preferred
• Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred