Survey Manager

Keller & Associates

Survey Manager leading survey operations and managing a high-performing team in Idaho. Providing technical expertise, project oversight, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeIdaho Falls • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision of survey staff, including surveyors, technicians, and field crews
Manage workload planning, staffing, scheduling, and project prioritization
Oversee and perform survey review, calculations, boundary analysis, and QA/QC
Ensure compliance with state laws, professional standards, and company procedures
Serve as the responsible PLS on survey projects, including signing and sealing plans
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to support project goals
Support staff development through mentoring, training, and performance feedback
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team development activities
Assist with budgeting, resource forecasting, and continuous process improvement
Represent the survey department in internal meetings and client interactions
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in [State] (multi‑state licensure a plus)
Minimum 10+ years of progressive survey experience
Proven experience managing or leading a survey team
Strong knowledge of boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking
Proficiency with survey software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar)
Experience repairing and reviewing Platts is preferred and not required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
401k match program & access to asset management services
Year-end bonus
Costco membership
Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid day of community service

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Hard Skills & Tools

boundary analysissurvey reviewcalculationsALTA/NSPS surveystopographic surveysconstruction stakingsurvey team managementproject prioritizationQA/QCresource forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstaff developmentteam developmentperformance feedbackproject managementtime managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license