Survey Project Manager

About Us

Idaho Survey Group provides professional land surveying services across Idaho, collaborating with architects, contractors, developers, and engineering teams on diverse projects. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in a wide range of services, including ALTA surveys, subdivision platting, flood certificates, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, property line adjustments, and construction staking. The team is dedicated to delivering precise and reliable surveying services tailored to client needs.

Role Description

Idaho Survey Group is seeking a full-time, onsite Project Manager to join the Construction Department at the Boise, Idaho office. This position is responsible for coordinating survey projects, supporting CAD production, and collaborating with field crews, clients, and other team members to ensure accurate project execution, efficient workflows, and high-quality deliverables. The role includes both office-based responsibilities and occasional fieldwork.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Management:

• Oversee project setup, research, and execution to ensure alignment with client expectations, timelines, and deliverables.

Project Estimating:

• Prepare project estimates by evaluating survey requirements, project scope, anticipated field and office work, technical complexity, and resources needed to complete projects accurately and efficiently.

Survey Drafting and CAD Production:

• Perform CAD tasks for construction, ALTA, boundary, topographic, and special surveys, including preparation of legal descriptions and surveying exhibits.

Survey Calculations:

• Prepare and manage construction layout calculations to support field operations and ensure accurate project execution.

Surface Modeling and Design Support:

• Develop and manage CAD-generated surface models, contours, cross sections, and profile drawings to support engineering and design projects.

Survey Research:

• Conduct project research and compile relevant data to support survey execution and documentation.

Field Support:

• Perform fieldwork as needed to support project requirements and verify data accuracy.

Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to survey staff to support professional development and project success.

Reporting and Collaboration

Reports to:

• Senior Project Manager

Works closely with:

• Professional Land Surveyors
• Field Survey Crews
• Office Technicians
• Clients

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, surveying /geospatial sciences, or a related field, including at least 24 semester hours of approved land surveying coursework.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (2011 or newer) required.

Survey Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of land surveying experience, with construction layout experience preferred; or
• minimum of 1 year of land surveying project management experience required.

Plan Interpretation:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering site plans.

Communication and Client Relations:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, accommodate client needs, and develop work orders for field operations.

Licensure and Eligibility:

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to company insurance requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

$90,000 - $130,000 annual salary depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays each year
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Paid paternity / maternity leave for birth or adoption
• Medical insurance with 100% of employee premium paid and 50% premium paid for dependents
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Why Join Us:

• Join a collaborative, quality-focused team tackling a wide range of survey projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in both office and field environments.
• Collaborate with experienced Professional Land Surveyors and field crews.
• Develop your technical expertise and project management skills while contributing to a growing company.
• Join a company that values precision, teamwork, and professional development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person