Survey Project Manager

About the Company

Sands Surveying is a full-service land surveying firm based in Kalispell, Montana, serving Flathead, Lake, and Lincoln Counties. We specialize in all types of surveying — from boundary analysis and definition, topographic mapping, construction staking,to FEMA floodplain work, and major subdivision design. 

Our team includes multiple licensed Professional Land Surveyors (PLS), certified planners, and a certified floodplain manager. We take pride in our professionalism, reliability, and commitment to quality — having completed over 5,700 certificates of survey and subdivision plats since 1985. 

At Sands Surveying, we combine modern surveying tools and software with deep technical knowledge. While we stay current with industry technology, we believe mastery comes from understanding how data translates into meaningful, usable deliverables. 

As a Survey Project Manager, you’ll be a key leader who guides projects from concept to completion. You’ll work directly with clients, plan survey strategies, support field crews, and ensure every deliverable reflects the quality Sands Surveying is known for. If you’re experienced, organized, and ready to take the next step in your surveying career, this role offers the autonomy and respect you deserve.

Client & Project Leadership

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring deliverables are met on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in and lead project kickoff meetings and provide regular status updates to clients.
• Interpret legal descriptions, deeds, and client requirements to determine the right survey methodology.
• Perform complex boundary analysis and computations for various survey types.
• Make technical decisions regarding boundary interpretations, data processing, and field-to-office workflows.
• Conduct quality assurance and control (QA/QC) reviews of plats, legal descriptions, and other deliverables.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Translate office-based plans into clear field instructions for crews.
• Supervise and mentor CAD technicians and field staff, providing feedback and training.
• Allocate resources, track assignments, and balance workloads across the team.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise in the field, providing technical support and guidance.

Data & Documentation Oversight

• Review, validate, and process field data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain project records, research materials, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local survey requirements.
  

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive land surveying experience, including significant project management or leadership exposure.
• Proficiency with modern survey software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) and equipment (e.g., GPS and total stations, Leica preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with boundary analysis and preparing legally compliant survey deliverables.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership ability, with experience managing and mentoring both field and office teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or working toward licensure is preferred.