8+ years of relevant surveying experience required.
Proficient in LiDAR feature extraction, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smartsheet, and Deltek Vision.
5+ years of CAD experience in surveying.
3+ years of client-facing project management experience.
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Fundamentals of Survey (FS) certification with ability to obtain North Carolina PLS within 1 year.
Responsibilities
Lead large, complex survey projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and quality.
Manage projects from initiation to completion, maintaining profitability and timelines.
Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships with clear communication.
Oversee various survey types including boundary, ALTA, and construction surveys.
Coordinate project schedules and direct field crews and technicians.
Ensure quality deliverables such as maps, plats, and legal descriptions.
Assist in developing market strategies and pursuing new business opportunities.
Benefits
Team-oriented environment that promotes transparency and creativity.
Opportunities for career advancement and specialization.
Support for education and professional licensing.
Flexible hybrid work arrangements for better work-life balance.
Comprehensive health care programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
401k retirement plan with employer matching.
Generous paid holidays and competitive PTO plans.
Full Job Description
The Role
The Survey Project Manager, Geomatics, is responsible for managing large-scale, complex survey projects and supporting market growth through client relationship management and business development. This role provides leadership to project teams, oversees financial and technical performance, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients. The Senior Project Manager also mentors junior project managers, contributes to market strategies, and ensures projects align with the firm's technical and business standards.
Responsibilities
Lead management of large, complex, and multi-phase survey projects, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Manage survey projects from end to end, while remaining profitable, on-schedule, and within budget constraints.
Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring ongoing communication about project scope and delivery.
Work on many different types of survey including but not limited to boundary, ALTA, topographic, existing conditions, right-of-way, transmission line, transportation, construction, and others.
Work in teams and individually to manage aspects of they typical survey projects, including project schedules, goals, and directing efforts of our field crews and technicians.
Oversee the preparation of maps and plats, legal descriptions and all other deliverables while directing field work and associated quality reviews throughout the project delivery process.
Support Market Director in developing market strategies and pursuing new opportunities.
Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and professional associations.
Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards, regulations, and quality assurance procedures.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant surveying experience.
Skills in LiDAR feature extraction, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smartsheet, and Deltek Vision
Minimum of 5 years of surveying-related CAD experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience dealing directly with clients and managing projects
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred.
You have your Fundamentals of Survey (FS) with ability to obtain North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS) within 1 year
Why you'll love Stratus
A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/.
