Project Manager, Survey

Halff Associates, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years of management experience in the Survey industry.
  • Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas or ability to get licensed within a year.
  • Proven expertise in managing large-scale land survey projects.
  • Familiarity with Boundary and Right of Way resolution.
  • Experience in preparing proposals and client communications.
  • Ability to work independently and mentor technical staff.
  • Technical proficiency with Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a variety of survey projects from start to finish.
  • Oversee design, planning, and production processes.
  • Supervise technical staff and coordinate work with multiple teams.
  • Develop relationships with municipal clients and industry partners.
  • Create and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Ensure financial oversight and address any issues promptly.
  • Support business development and lead proposal preparation efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plans with traditional and Roth options.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and 529 College Savings Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Full Job Description
Project Manager (RPLS), Survey - Dallas, TX

Halff has an immediate opening for a Survey Project Manager who is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor for our Dallas, TX office. The ideal candidate would bring at least 1-2 years of management experience in the Survey industry. Previous experience managing large-scale, land survey projects, including overseeing field crews and multiple survey technicians and other registered surveyors is highly desired. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:
  • This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing a wide variety of projects for the Survey practice.
  • This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
  • Manage design and plan production as well as manage clients and supervise technical staff through workshare opportunities with various practices and offices at Halff.
  • This position shall value and be active in professional organizations that benefit the Survey Industry.
  • Develop a network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
  • Develop and manage project scope, personnel, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
  • Oversee project's financial health, report issues, and come up with solutions.
  • Manage other consultant teams and the workload of design staff including field crew members, surveyors, and technical staff that contribute to the growth and safety of Texas.
  • Provide support to business development efforts to guide and lead each phase of the process in preparation of proposals, while emphasizing quality outcomes.
  • Exceptional ability to lead by example in a professional, productive and established work environment.
  • Assist with the operational flow for a survey team to collaboratively prioritize projects of all sizes and levels of complexities.
  • Report on project progress and budgets.
  • Work with the Survey Team Leader and Operations Managers in business development activities.


What you will need:
  • 1-2+ years of demonstrated management experience in the Survey industry.
  • RPLS in the state of Texas, preferred, or could become licensed in Texas within a year.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, land survey projects, including overseeing field crews and multiple survey technicians and other registered surveyors.
  • Boundary and Right of Way resolution.
  • Preparation of proposals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external clients for the purpose of being concise, clear, and conveying details for project deliverables in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Ability to work autonomously, mentor and professionally develop Survey Technicians and field crew members.
  • Exceptional ability and practical experience to successfully manage projects, including developing scope of work, schedule and fee while adhering to established guidelines.
  • Technical understanding and proficiencies with Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
  • Experience with TxDOT, Public Works, Energy, Water & Wastewater, and/or Land Development projects, is ideal.
  • Hands-on experience with various municipalities in the North Texas market.


The Halff Survey/Geospatial Solutions Advantage
  • Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
  • Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
  • Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
  • Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.
  • 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.


Learn more about Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions Services:
  • Abstract research
  • Bathymetry/hydrography
  • Boundary/easements
  • Broadband/fiber mapping
  • Construction/volume calculations
  • Design surveys
  • Mobile lidar
  • Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
  • Survey control
  • Tree surveys
  • Topographic mapping
  • Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
  • Utility mapping


We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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