GeoSearch is actively looking for a Survey Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA. As a Survey Project Manager, you will lead diverse land survey projects across Southern California, from boundary and topographic surveys to ALTA/NSPS surveys and construction support. You will be accountable for technical excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction while providing clear direction to field and office teams. This role blends strong technical expertise with proactive leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality results that strengthen client relationships and grow the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and review boundary analysis, mapping, and topographic survey calculations to ensure defensible, high-quality deliverables
- Own project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, scope management, and change control
- Lead quality control of survey deliverables including plats, ALTA surveys, design mapping, and construction staking calculations
- Identify opportunities for additional services and support proposal efforts to grow existing client relationships
- Prepare proposals and collaborate with technical teams to define project approach
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to field and office staff
- Coordinate with our Geomatics Group and Delivery Leaders to align staff and project needs
- Ensure adherence to firmwide processes for contracting, project accounting, and quality standards
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring responsiveness and delivery excellence
- Proactively collaborate with engineers, planners, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development of survey staff
- Be a client-facing, revenue-accountable, culture-driving leader
Required Qualifications:
- Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) certification for PM I
- 8 or more years of experience in land surveying
- Experience managing projects and mentoring survey staff
- Strong client communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with California mapping standards, Subdivision Map Act, and local agency requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in California for PM II or higher
- Experience with Trimble Business Center
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and experience reviewing engineering plans
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Retirement: 401k plan
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
