What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Survey Project Manager position at Psomas?
Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Project Manager - Land Survey, you won't just lead projects-you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.
As our Project Manager - Land Survey, you won't just contribute to projects-you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's continued success and legacy.
The Psomas Advantage:
- Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
- People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid work options that support both collaboration and focused work.
- Career Growth: Structured career pathing, mentorship opportunities, and leadership development designed to support long-term career advancement.
The Role: We are seeking a strategic and experienced Project Manager - Land Survey to support our Survey & Mapping Team in Southern California.
In this role, you will lead surveying and mapping projects supporting major infrastructure and transportation initiatives. You will oversee project delivery, guide technical survey teams, and manage client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project management efforts including scope development, fee proposals, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to survey staff, CAD drafters, and subconsultants
- Manage survey projects including transportation design surveys, right-of-way engineering and mapping, construction surveys, ALTA surveys, and topographic mapping
- Oversee boundary resolution, records of survey, legal descriptions, and GPS control surveys
- Support marketing initiatives including proposal preparation, presentations, and responses to RFPs and RFQs
- Mentor and develop staff to support professional growth and team development
- Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships throughout the Southern California market
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California
- 5 years of progressively responsible land surveying and mapping experience (transportation experience preferred)
- 3 years of project management experience
- Proficiency with industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and Teams
- Familiarity with state and county mapping requirements and regulatory standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Discretionary performance bonus program
- Time Off: 4 weeks of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach: Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000