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Survey Manager

Career Pathway LLC
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Summary:

  • This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with a strong technical background in land surveying who thrives in managing people, projects, and department operations.
  • As Survey Department Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the entire survey team, ensuring high-quality project execution, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead & Manage: Supervise the entire Survey Department staff, providing mentorship and professional development.
  • Operations & Strategy: Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and production workflows.
  • Project Oversight: Review and approve contracts, proposals, project documents, and change orders.
  • Coordination & Communication: Work closely with the CEO, Operations Manager, and Civil Department Manager to align department goals.
  • Scheduling & Execution: Manage survey project scheduling, field crew coordination, and client communication.
  • Business Development: Develop and implement the Survey Department Marketing Plan to grow our client base.
  • Financial Oversight: Oversee department budgeting, job tracking, and financial performance.
  • Hiring & Staff Management: Conduct recruitment, staff evaluations, and salary adjustments.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California (Required).
  • 10 years of experience in land surveying, including 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, Leica, and other survey-related software.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills.
  • California driver’s license is required.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary performance-based bonuses
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and health savings account (HSA)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have 10 years of experience in land surveying?
  • Do you have 3 years of experience in Leadership roles?
  • How much Proficient you are in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, Leica, and other survey-related software?

Ability to Commute:

  • San Diego, CA 92108 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $190,000

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