Project Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Job Description:

Overview:

This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables. This role requires exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients to ensure project success. The Survey Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.

• Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.

• Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.

• Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.

• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.

• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team.

• Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.

• Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.

• Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

• Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Qualifications:

• Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.

• Dependable, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex survey challenges.

• Ability to work Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.