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Job Description: Survey Department Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Annandale or Chantilly, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time
About our client
Our client provides comprehensive civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and licensed Land Surveying Professional to manage a portfolio of projects within its Survey Department.
This position can be based in either **Annandale or Chantilly, VA**.
Licensing Requirements:
- Preferred: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), or Washington, D.C.
- Candidates currently pursuing their final PLS licensing examination will also be considered.
- LSIT (Land Surveyor-in-Training) candidates are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the Survey Department team to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Supervise the Field Coordinator in scheduling survey crews and office personnel according to project deadlines.
- Oversee the execution and production of various surveying projects, including:
- Boundary and Topographic Surveys
- Survey Plats
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Construction Surveys
- Compile, organize, and maintain daily project field data.
- Coordinate, communicate, and direct the work of office staff and field crews to ensure accurate location and grade control for construction projects.
- Prepare project proposals and handle monthly client billing.
- Review plans and coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate surveying cost estimates for project bids.
- Demonstrate expertise in operating and maintaining surveying equipment, including laser scanning technology and drones.
- Ensure accurate field location and grade control information is communicated to internal departments and clients within required project timelines.
- Collaborate with client staff across departments on all field surveying activities.
- Review, approve, sign, and seal surveying documents.
- Manage and balance workloads across multiple projects and clients.
- Stay current with emerging surveying technologies, tools, and industry advancements.
- Maintain existing client relationships and expand the client base through business development activities.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. – highly preferred.
- Candidates currently completing the final requirements or examination for PLS licensure will be considered.
- Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) candidates are also welcome.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of **6 years of professional surveying experience**.
- Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and modern surveying technologies.
- Proficiency in the latest land surveying equipment and technologies.
- Strong background in CAD software and related surveying applications.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Attractive annual salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Substantial employer 401(k) contribution.
- $0 health insurance premium option.
- Direct daily access to senior leadership, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible and casual work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Collaborative project teams that recognize individual strengths and encourage shared success.
- Established project backlog providing long-term career stability.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Bowman21
- Colliers Engineering & Design17
- SAM Companies14
- Atwell8
- Spotlock6S
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in survey manager jobs.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or active Survey Intern (SI) credential required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or comparable survey software
- Five or more years of field and office survey experience across relevant project types
- Demonstrated ability to manage field crews and coordinate multiple concurrent survey projects
- Experience with GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations, and data collectors in the field
- Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related discipline
Tips for Your Survey Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to survey type
Boundary, topographic, and construction surveys each demand a different skill emphasis. Lead with the survey type most relevant to each posting, then list the instruments and software you used for that specific work, not a generic equipment inventory.
List your licensure status precisely
Employers filter hard on Professional Land Surveyor licensure. State your PLS license number, issuing state, and expiration date near the top of your resume. If you hold a Survey Intern credential, list that too so hiring managers know exactly where you stand.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists survey manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your software stack
Many survey manager roles specify Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Leica Infinity by name. When a posting names the exact software you use daily, prioritize it and mirror that phrasing in your resume to pass automated screening.
Prepare a field-to-office narrative for interviews
Interviewers for survey manager roles want to understand how you manage crews in the field and translate raw data into deliverables. Prepare two or three examples that connect a specific project challenge to a concrete outcome your team delivered.
Negotiate licensure reimbursement and CPD support
Survey managers in most states must maintain continuing professional development hours to keep their PLS active. When you receive an offer, ask explicitly whether the employer covers exam fees, renewal costs, and paid time for required continuing education.
Survey Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most survey managers?
The companies hiring the most survey managers right now include Bowman, Colliers Engineering & Design, and SAM Companies, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering and environmental consulting firms, along with state transportation departments, consistently post the highest volume of survey manager openings nationwide.
How many survey manager jobs are remote?
About 30% of survey manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on field component most roles require. Project management, deliverable review, and client coordination duties are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while boundary and construction survey work remains predominantly on-site.
How do you become a survey manager?
Start by earning a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field, then work toward your Survey Intern credential by passing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam. Accumulate supervised field and office experience, then sit for the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam to earn your PLS license. Most employers expect you to lead progressively larger crews and projects before moving into a manager role.
Can you get hired as a survey manager without much experience?
Most survey manager postings require several years of licensed field experience, so a direct jump from entry level is uncommon. The realistic path is to build experience as a party chief or survey crew leader, demonstrate you can coordinate schedules, equipment, and deliverables independently, and earn your PLS license before targeting manager-level postings.
What does the survey manager interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone screen focused on licensure status and software experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects in detail, including how you resolved boundary disputes, managed GPS control networks, or handled survey errors. A final round with a department head or project executive typically covers crew management philosophy, client communication, and how you handle schedule pressure.
Where can I find and apply to survey manager jobs?
You can find and apply to survey manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and licensure, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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