Assistant Project Manager - Survey/Geospatial

Overview Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high-impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Columbia, MD! As a Survey Assistant Project Manager, you'll lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from the field to final deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision all come together. You’ll oversee a wide range of survey services, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with some of the best minds in AEC. Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader. Responsibilities Completion of project tasks to meet established requirements with minimal direction. Responsible for the preparation and completion of accurate title boundaries, plats, topographic design surveys, control surveys, HDS laser scanning and various construction related surveys. May coordinate and, in some cases, manage the preparation of construction layout within area of specialization. Assist with supervision of assignments and the professional development of junior staff. Coordinate directly with field crews. Compile survey cost estimate and scope of services, if needed. Analyze and prepare boundary surveys for final resolution under the direction of a PLS by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location. Perform QA-QC review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness. Provide accurate computation for construction layout of subdivisions, roads, utilities, buildings, building control, miscellaneous structures, etc. Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents. Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects. Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans. Assist with the safety planning and preparation for projects. Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives. Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors, overseeing budgets. Monitor time schedules and budgets on projects to satisfy client. Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client. Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated fees are approved by the client prior to performing the services. Qualifications High School Diploma, Associates Degree or certification from a technical school in AutoCAD preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in surveying or related field a plus. 8+ years experience. Preferred candidate will have passed the FS Exam. PLS would be a plus. If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center & Bentley Microstation and related software. Aptitude for technical and mathematic competency. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Compensation: $68,700 to $111,700 per year (depending on qualifications) What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr HILGARTWILSON, LLC