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What they do
A Surveyor measures the surface of the Earth and collects data used to make maps, set boundaries, and determine the shape and contour of sections of land. Uses global positioning system (GPS) and global information system (GIS) technology to make measurements. May specialize in measurements to determine airspace boundaries; may conduct marine or hydrographic surveys to measure bodies of water and determine shorelines and water flow and depth.
$70,149 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Survey Manager Prim
ECS, LLC - 3.0
Oxon Hill, MD Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $150,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Topographic mapping ALTA surveys GPS surveying Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Managing mapping or surveying teams Construction industry experience Land surveying Working on construction projects Full Job Description Lead Survey Operations on Landmark Infrastructure Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic Maryland Virginia Washington, DC (Hybrid) $120,000 - $150,000 DOE + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-Time Part-Time Contract Consulting Transition-to-Retirement Why Top Survey Managers Join PrimECS You're not looking for another corporate job. You're looking for the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, influence decisions, and leave a lasting legacy. At PrimECS you'll: Lead survey operations on major bridges, highways, rail, tunnels, marine, airport, and transportation projects. Work directly with executive leadership. Have real authority to improve operations and technical standards. Implement ideas quickly—without layers of bureaucracy. Mentor the next generation of survey professionals. Build something—not simply maintain it. PrimECS is a rapidly growing engineering, surveying, and construction services firm specializing in heavy civil infrastructure throughout the Mid-Atlantic. We are seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead the day-to-day technical and operational management of our survey division across multiple active heavy civil construction projects. If you're looking for another corporate management position buried beneath layers of bureaucracy, this probably isn't the right opportunity. Unlike large organizations, you'll work directly with executive leadership, have real authority to improve operations, and help establish the technical standards that drive project success. If you're looking to make an immediate impact while helping build one of the region's premier heavy civil survey organizations, we'd like to meet you. Come and lead Survey Operations on some of the Mid-Atlantic's Most Challenging Infrastructure Projects. As Survey Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day technical and operational aspects of our survey division by: Managing Survey Party Chiefs, Instrument Operators, Survey Technicians, and field crews. Planning and coordinating survey operations across multiple projects. Reviewing calculations, control networks, coordinate transformations, stakeout packages, cut sheets, and field data. Establishing and maintaining survey QA/QC procedures. Coordinating with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and clients. Providing technical guidance and mentoring to survey personnel. Supporting continuous improvement of survey processes and documentation. Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently. You'll help support projects including Major Bridge Construction, Rail Transit, Tunnel Construction, Heavy Highway, Marine Structures, Airport Infrastructure, Large Transportation Programs, and Utility Infrastructure, among other types. Rather than spending years on a single project, you'll gain exposure to multiple landmark infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. 7+ years of heavy civil construction surveying (10+ years of industry experience). 5+ years of Experience managing survey crews and office survey operations. Strong knowledge of construction layout, survey control, calculations, QA/QC, and field operations. Experience supporting bridge, highway, rail, airport, marine, utility, or tunnel construction. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Passion for mentoring and developing survey professionals. Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure is a plus but not required. PrimECS offers a competitive compensation package including: $120,000-$150,000 annual salary $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates Performance Bonuses based on division and individual performance
Health Insurance:
Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision Insurance 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Work Arrangements Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance (where applicable) Continuing Education
+ Professional Development Leadership Development into a Division Operations Manager We're looking for candidates with proficiency in modern heavy civil construction surveying technologies, including GNSS, robotic total stations, machine control, UAV/drone workflows, survey data processing, and industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center (TBC), Trimble Access, Leica Captivate, and Leica, Trimble, or Topcon/Sokkia survey systems. Large firms offer stability. PrimECS offers opportunity, influence, and impact. As our Survey Manager, you'll do more than oversee survey operations. You'll help shape the future of a growing heavy civil survey organization while working on some of the Mid-Atlantic's most challenging infrastructure projects. At PrimECS, you'll enjoy: Immediate leadership of survey operations across multiple active heavy civil projects. Direct access to executive leadership and the ability to influence decisions. Real authority to improve technical standards, workflows, and operations. Less bureaucracy and faster implementation of your ideas. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of bridges, rail, tunnels, highways, marine, airport, and transportation infrastructure projects - not just one long-term assignment. The opportunity to build systems, mentor future survey professionals, and leave a lasting legacy rather than simply maintaining someone else's. If you're looking for a position where your experience is trusted, your ideas are valued, and your leadership will make a measurable impact from day one, PrimECS is the place to build your next chapter.
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https://primecs.bamboohr.com/careers/63
Pay:
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 7+ years of heavy civil construction surveying experience? ☐ Yes ☐ No Do you have 5+ years of experience managing survey crews and/or survey operations? ☐ Yes ☐ No Are you able to work on projects throughout the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia)? ☐ Yes ☐
No Work Location:
In person