Senior Survey Project Manager
lvi associatesSpringfield (IL)
About the role
LVI Associates is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering and geospatial consulting firm seeking a Survey Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Illinois surveying practice.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is looking to take ownership of projects, expand client relationships, and play a key role in the development of a growing geospatial team. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage projects, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the surveying practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.
Responsibilities:
LVI Associates is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering and geospatial consulting firm seeking a Survey Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Illinois surveying practice.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is looking to take ownership of projects, expand client relationships, and play a key role in the development of a growing geospatial team. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage projects, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the surveying practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.
Responsibilities:
Manage a variety of land surveying and geospatial projects from proposal through completion
Coordinate field crews and office personnel to ensure successful project delivery
Serve as the primary client contact throughout project execution
Prepare and review legal descriptions, boundary resolutions, survey deliverables, and project proposals
Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
Utilize innovative technologies and geospatial solutions to address client challenges
Conduct site visits and field reviews as required
Mentor junior staff and support the continued growth of the surveying team
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout Illinois
Qualifications: Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
10+ years of land surveying experience
Demonstrated experience managing survey projects and client relationships
Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, and geospatial surveying principles
Experience leading and coordinating field and office teams
Excellent communication and business development skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in growing a practice
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred
Civil 3D experience
Experience with modern geospatial technologies, GIS, LiDAR, UAV, and data collection workflows
Background working with municipal, transportation, infrastructure, or land development projects
Why Join?
This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering surveying, geospatial, and engineering services across a diverse range of public and private sector projects. Employees benefit from the resources of an established organization while maintaining the flexibility, visibility, and career growth opportunities often associated with smaller firms.
As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a vested interest in the firm's success. The organization is consistently recognized as a top workplace and offers a collaborative environment where high performers are rewarded and future leaders are developed.
Compensation & Benefits: Performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Flexible work environment
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Regular compensation reviews
If you're an experienced Illinois PLS looking for a leadership opportunity with the flexibility of remote work and the long-term rewards of employee ownership, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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