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Survey Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design
Brunswick, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an experienced Survey Department Manager to join our Survey-Geospatial Group in Maine. The hired candidate will be responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of the Department. 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.

Colliers Engineering & Design professionals provide Surveying & Geospatial services to a wide variety of clients across New England that includes utility owners, commercial & residential developers, state and federal agencies, transportation agencies, architects, and engineers. We are a recognized firm for providing advanced surveying solutions, with significant investments including terrestrial scanning, mobile LiDAR, and Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical liaison between project manager and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of technical elements on projects. Assist with project manager’s efforts to prepare for and/or attend client/agency meetings with, or for PM’s to present information pertinent to the project. Generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.

Manage Day-to-day Land Surveying Operation Including

  • Client Communication both internal and external.
  • Project Proposal Preparation & Invoicing.
  • Overseeing 2 or more Survey Crews and an office CAD team.
  • Trimble/Leica Survey Data Processing, Base Mapping and Plan Development.
  • New & Existing Business Development.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Reviews and manages Department operations to ensure the quality of the technical products, including reports/findings, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and other contract documents.
  • Provide Feedback & Performance goals to your staff.
  • Manage and review project schedules, budgets and QC/QA plans.
  • Establishes effective long-range objectives, goals, and plans for Department.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying / Geospatial preferred but not required.
  • 10 years Surveying/Geospatial experience with local knowledge of the Massachusetts market.
  • Maine Professional Land Surveyor License required.
  • Licensure in Connecticut and/or Rhode Island a plus.
  • Dual-license as Professional Engineer a plus.
  • Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Proficiency with the survey workflows associated with the following software:

  • Trimble Business Center.
  • AutoCad Civil 3D.
  • MicroStation/Open Roads preferred.
  • Leica Cyclone and/or TopoDOT a plus.

Compensation: $135,300 to $170,900 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.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Salary : $135,300 - $170,900

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