Licensed Survey Manager
$140,000–$180,000 year
On-siteRoseville, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Roseville office survey team by supervising technicians, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring all field and office deliverables meet strict QA/QC standards. Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation while overseeing hiring, training, and performance reviews for survey staff. Provide hands-on party chief services for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects, including field visits and client liaison duties. Develop proposals, cost estimates, and scope narratives to win new business and maintain a 70% utilization rate. Travel frequently to conduct site activities and consult with stakeholders, ensuring high-quality products are produced within client deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
- 12+ years of experience in Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field(s)
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing and guiding office surveyors and survey technicians
- Expertise in survey equipment use, configuration, troubleshooting, procurement, repair (e.g. theodolite, total station, drones, GPS/GNSS, etc..), in the field and in the office
- Expertise in Survey software, including but not limited to GIS/GPS, aerial and non-aerial cartography, data collectors, etc.
- Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software, PDF software, such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc., and in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.)
- Abilities to grasp and become proficient in new software and technologies
- Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic
- Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision
- Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative
- Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record
- Must be available for travel to conduct field visits, survey activities, and consult with clients and agencies
Desired Qualifications
- Background in surveying for complex properties and right-of-way issues
- Knowledge of land geographic information systems (GIS) and boundary law
- Familiarity with surveying for subdivisions, planned unit developments (PUD), and parcel maps
- High attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to work in varying conditions
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