Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Survey Department Manager
Lead survey department, manage crews, client relations, and business development.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Survey Department Manager will manage day‑to‑day land surveying operations, including internal and external client communication, project proposal preparation, and invoicing. You will oversee two or more survey crews and ensure high‑quality delivery of survey services. The role also requires new business development, leveraging Colliers’ diverse geospatial capabilities such as 3D high‑definition laser scanning, mobile LiDAR mapping, rail surveying, GPS, and conventional surveys. • Manage daily land surveying operations. • Communicate with internal and external clients. • Prepare project proposals and handle invoicing. • Supervise two or more survey crews. • Drive new business development using geospatial services. • Utilize 3D high‑definition laser scanning, mobile LiDAR, rail surveying, GPS, and conventional surveys. • Generate revenue from existing and new client bases. • Participate in education reimbursement, free in‑house courses, mentorship, wellness, and women’s organization programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸survey ops
- ▸crew supervision
- ▸laser scanning
- ▸mobile lidar
- ▸client communication
- ▸business development
What You Bring
Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high‑impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to oversee the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of the Survey Department. In this role you will lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from field work to final deliverables. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment, combining leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision while mentoring talent and collaborating with top AEC professionals. A professional land surveyor license is required, along with a minimum of ten years of experience across all areas outlined in the job description. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to generate revenue from both existing clients and new business development. Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interaction and comprehension of job‑related communications. • Hold a Professional Land Surveyor license. • Possess at least ten years of relevant experience. • Demonstrate proficient English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Requirements
- ▸land surveyor
- ▸10+ years
- ▸english communication
- ▸revenue generation
- ▸leadership
- ▸business development
Benefits
Colliers Engineering & Design offers a safe, comfortable work environment with strong support for work‑life balance, including a generous compensation package that covers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid pregnancy disability leave, disability and life insurance, and a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth. Employees receive paid time off, parental and military leave, referral and professional license bonuses, and a straight‑time policy for billable hours exceeding 40 per week. The company also provides professional growth resources such as education reimbursement, free in‑house courses, mentorship programs, wellness initiatives, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities. • Receive company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Benefit from paid pregnancy disability leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance. • Access a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth and paid time off including parental and military leave. • Earn employee referral and professional license bonuses.
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