Survey Project Manager Job at Bowman (Richmond)

Survey Project Manager

Bowman

Location:
United States , Richmond

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey Project Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Job Responsibility:

Perform administrative and technical coordination of projects and field crews to ensure successful project completion, on time and within allocated budget
Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution
Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to identify and establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients to secure repeat business
Consult and coordinate with clients and contractors, as well as other internal departments such as engineering and planning, to meet project requirements
Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules
Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions
Oversee all surveying and/or survey mapping activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget
Provide day-to-day assistance to survey crews in the field and/or survey CAD technicians
Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects
Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules
Compile project status reports, calculations and maintain records essential to survey
Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation, review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings and collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects
Serve as primary project point of contact to coordinate surveying and mapping services between Survey Party Chief and the client
Provide miscellaneous computing, as needed, to complete the sheets for stakeouts, etc
Procure and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed by survey crews and ensure that survey trucks are properly maintained
Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey
Assist with survey quality control and assurance

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred, or commensurate relevant experience
Professional Land Surveying registration preferred
Seven or more (7+) years of land surveying experience including experience at the party chief level, or related land development experience to include construction stakeout
Project management experience preferred
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, roadway software, MicroStation and Carlson principles
Thorough knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices
Thorough knowledge of field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys
Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field, run topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys
Thorough knowledge of total station and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies
Strong local jurisdictional knowledge for plat preparation and approval

What we offer:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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