Project Manager, Land Surveying
Patterson & Dewar Engineers is seeking an experienced Surveying Project Manager to support and manage land surveying projects from our Norcross office location. This role is responsible for coordinating survey projects, managing schedules and deliverables, preparing survey data and drawings, and serving as a liaison between field crews, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in survey processing and mapping, and able to manage multiple projects while ensuring quality and efficiency.
We look for team players who are eager to learn, grow and excel. You should be accountable, self-directed, professional, and open to the possibilities that exist for you at P&D. Our firm was built by cultivating long-term relationships based on exemplary service and integrity. Candidates should be like-minded in that regard, willing to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations. We invest in our people through training and employee development and by fostering a culture of innovation, caring and collaboration. We are a team that focuses on providing excellent customer service with a “can do” attitude and thrives on finding innovative ways to work both safer and more efficient.
Essential FunctionsProject Management
- Manage multiple utility survey projects from kickoff through final deliverables.
- Coordinate field crews, office staff, and subcontractors (LiDAR, aerial mapping, geotechnical surveys, etc.).
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Communicate regularly with project managers, engineers, and clients.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Track project progress and ensure deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
Survey Data Processing & Deliverables
- Process field survey data using survey and CAD software.
- Prepare and review survey drawings, plats, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
- Ensure survey deliverables comply with applicable state and local regulations.
- Perform quality control reviews on survey data and final documents.
Technical Coordination
- Provide technical guidance to field crews regarding survey methodology and project requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, and construction teams.
- Interpret deeds, plats, easements, and right-of-way documents.
- Support boundary analysis and control network development.
Client & Team Collaboration
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects.
- Participate in project meetings and assist with proposal development when needed.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal staff.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
· LSIT certification (preferred but not required).
· Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience (preferred but not required).
· 6+ years of land surveying experience.
· Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar survey software.
· Strong understanding of survey principles, boundary law basics, and field data processing.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
· Experience managing survey projects and coordinating field crews.
· Knowledge of ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
· Experience working with utility, transportation, or land development projects.
· Experience working with LiDAR, aerial mapping, or drone survey data.
· Ability to communicate effectively and honestly, both written and verbal, to clients and colleagues
· Attention to safety - know how to work safely near live power and roadways
· Available to assist others as needed in a fast-paced customer driven environment
- Successful in completing tasks with little to no supervision
- Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours when needed
· Not afraid to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Strong organizational skills
· Service-oriented attitude and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
Key Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Survey data processing and CAD drafting
- Boundary research and analysis
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management and prioritization
- Communication and client interaction
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based position with limited field visits as needed.
- Collaborative work environment supporting survey crews and engineering teams.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement toward Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.
Attributes of a Successful Candidate
- Humility – exhibit grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
- Motivation – committed and persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions. Willingness to constantly learn, share, and grow.
- Integrity – both to the P&D way of doing business and as a professional
- Initiative – Self-sufficiency, and a strong desire to learn new technologies and solutions
- Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
- Judgment – exercise prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of others and long-term ramifications
- Curiosity – exhibit an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a vibrant culture that stands the test of time.
· Competitive Compensation
· Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits
· Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits
· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution.
· Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 4 weeks | Holidays - 7
· Bonus program
· Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
· Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
· Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
