Survey Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lumos & Associates is currently searching for a highly motivated and experienced Survey Project Manager to lead survey projects in the Tahoe region, from our Lake Tahoe office.

Why Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe offers lifestyle rooted in outdoor adventure and year-round access to some of Nevada & California's most stunning natural landscapes. Whether it's skiing fresh powder before work, mountain biking trails just outside the office door, or paddling on the lake, there are opportunities for everyone. Living and working here means joining a community that values environmental stewardship, active living, and a strong connection to the land. If you thrive on fresh air, alpine views, and the opportunity to recharge outside, Tahoe delivers.

The Survey Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, control, financial performance, and timely completion of projects, and the delivery of projects that are consistent with company strategies, commitments and goals.

As a leadership position within the company, the Survey Project Manager promotes and develops new and repeat business opportunities that are in alignment with Lumos & Associates strategies and goals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills

• Strong technical background in land surveying and have a demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge capacity for land surveying projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
• Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct a survey team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff. Conduct recurring staff meetings to review workload and scheduling.
• Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects. This includes overseeing survey projects such as topographic design surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and land division mapping to ensure they meet company and industry standards when stamping.
• Serve as the primary contact with clients.
• Provide leadership in the development of new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
• Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Land Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related land survey and management experience.
• Nevada and/or California P.L.S. license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• Must be able to perform and manage survey projects from field to finish using Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment.
• Must be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3d and Trimble Business Center.
• A good understanding of remote sensing including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetric surveys is desired.
• Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public/client presentations.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
• And much more!