Job Description
Job Title: Survey Project Manager
Location: Riverside, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site (Full-Time)
Compensation: $95,000 – $125,000 per year
About the Organization
Our client is a premier engineering and surveying organization dedicated to executing complex private land development and public works projects. The organization fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on absolute precision, strict compliance with California surveying standards, and seamless client delivery across public and private sectors.
Role Overview
This is a senior-level technical leadership position focused on managing surveying and construction staking projects from initial proposal through final delivery. Working directly on-site in Riverside, CA, you will manage client relationships, oversee survey workloads, process agency submittals, and ensure all field and office operations achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Project & Budget Management: Manage project schedules, operational budgets, resource allocation, contract hours, and scope management to ensure on-time delivery.
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Technical Quality & Review: Prepare and review detailed CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, Land Title, As-Built, and Subdivision Maps.
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Agency Compliance: Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate construction bid documents and contract administration.
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Analysis & Calculations: Perform rigorous boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, exhibit preparation, and support construction staking calculations.
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Client & Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to streamline project execution.
Required Qualifications
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Education & Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.
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Core Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.
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Leadership Depth: Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience overseeing survey staff and field crews.
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Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, agency procedures, construction sequencing, and site constraints.
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Estimating Skills: Proven experience preparing structural construction staking calculations and detailed construction cost estimates.
Technical Skills & Tools
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Core Platforms: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Preferred Software: Carlson Software knowledge is highly desirable.
Additional Operational Details:
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Direct and coordinate the daily activities of field crews and collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and contractors.
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Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and project workload distribution.
Benefits & Corporate Perks
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401(k) and Profit Sharing
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
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Employee Engagement, Team-Building Events, and Professional Growth Opportunities
Kindly share resume at rakesh@chabeztech. com
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
