$80K - 110K a year
Manage and oversee land surveying projects including fieldwork supervision, data analysis, drafting, budgeting, and client communications.
Must have Maryland PLS license or ability to obtain, 5+ years surveying experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson, project management skills, and valid driver’s license.
GeoSearch is actively seeking a Project Manager to join our client's collaborative team in Washington, DC or Arlington, VA. This individual will serve a key function in providing services that combine technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges. We are seeking a Maryland PLS candidate. Responsibilities: • Assist discipline leadership with the planning, implementation and production of deliverables for land surveying projects • Oversee and manage staff for specific project assignments • Supervise field work • Coordinate and work with staff to prepare and/or modify field work scope, survey data, data reduction, project plans and revisions, and, final survey deliverables based on the analysis of collected data • Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written descriptions, and miscellaneous reports • Assist in planning schedules and developing tasks and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders • Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections • Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs to assess project needs and assist in project approach • Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing • As necessary, collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment and software • As necessary, assist in recovery of survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation of the project area Qualifications: • Maryland PLS license or ability to obtain licensure • 5+ years of survey experience in both the field and office • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software and excellent computer skills • Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates • Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables • Proven ability to manage multiple staff to meet project deadlines • Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co-workers, and clients • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary • Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
This job posting was last updated on 9/15/2025