Survey Project Manager – Land Surveying
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000+ DOE
Industry: Land Surveying / Civil Engineering
Join a growing, full-service engineering and surveying firm that is expanding its survey operations throughout New Jersey. With a strong backlog of work, recent project wins, and continued investment in technology and staff, the company is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to support and help lead a busy survey department based primarily out of the Mount Laurel, NJ office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional who enjoys a mix of project management, boundary analysis, client coordination, mentoring staff, and technical oversight, without being buried in corporate bureaucracy. The team is collaborative, growth-oriented, and equipped with modern technology including Leica robotic total stations, Carlson data collectors, UAV platforms, and advanced survey processing software.
What You'll Be Doing
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Manage a variety of survey projects throughout New Jersey
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Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, subdivision, and construction layout surveys
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Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and file map preparation
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Coordinate field crews, office staff, and project deliverables
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Review survey calculations, plats, and CAD deliverables
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Support and mentor junior survey staff and CAD technicians
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Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams
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Assist with scheduling, project budgeting, and workload management
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Utilize Civil 3D and related survey software for project oversight and review
Project Types
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ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
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Boundary & Topographic Surveys
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Construction Layout
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Utility Surveys
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Wetland Location Surveys
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Subdivision Projects
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Public & Private Site Development Projects
What We're Looking For
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5+ years of land surveying experience preferred
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Strong understanding of New Jersey surveying practices and boundary principles
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Experience managing or assisting with survey projects
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Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Ability to interpret deeds, plats, and survey records
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Experience coordinating field and office workflows
Preferred Qualifications
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NJ Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not required
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Candidates actively pursuing licensure are highly encouraged to apply
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Experience with Leica, Carlson, UAV/drone workflows, or photogrammetry is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
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$100,000 - $150,000+ DOE
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Bonus potential
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Strong pipeline of backlog and long-term growth opportunities
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Modern survey equipment and software
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Collaborative and highly supportive team environment
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Opportunity to grow into senior leadership within the survey department
