Woolpert

Survey Project Manager, Professional Surveyor License Required

Woolpert

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,200 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • 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 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 license 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.
Benefits
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
land surveyinggeospatial projectsproject managementsurveying principlesphotogrammetryLiDARUASmobile mappingCAD softwarebudgeting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsclient relationship managementmentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingproject coordinationtime managementclient-focused mindset
Certifications
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licenseBachelor’s degree in SurveyingBachelor’s degree in GeomaticsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering