Project Manager - Surveying in Santa Rosa, California

Location

Santa Rosa, California

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Nelson Connects

Project Manager - Surveying

We are partnering with a highly respected organization in the surveying, construction, and land development industry that is currently experiencing substantial growth and expanding its team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who can manage multiple projects, build strong client relationships, and collaborate effectively with both office and field teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional results.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, prioritizes competing demands effectively, and can confidently advance projects from inception to completion. This individual will play a key role in coordinating activities between clients, field crews, engineers, contractors, and public agencies, ensuring projects remain on schedule while maintaining clear communication.

What sets this opportunity apart is the company’s commitment to finding someone who will take ownership, communicate proactively, and manage projects with minimal oversight. They seek a professional who understands the intricacies of construction and development processes, can manage multiple active projects simultaneously, and enjoys being a connector who facilitates teamwork.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will manage survey projects from initiation to completion, coordinating with clients, engineers, contractors, public agencies, and internal field personnel to ensure projects are executed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

This role will act as the central hub for the project team, helping to prioritize resources, remove obstacles, maintain effective communication, and keep projects advancing while fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities • Oversee multiple survey projects from kickoff through completion. • Coordinate project activities between clients, field crews, engineers, contractors, and public agencies. • Monitor project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion. • Review project status and proactively resolve issues impacting timelines. • Support and guide field and office personnel during project execution. • Build and maintain robust client relationships through clear communication and responsiveness. • Ensure survey deliverables meet both company standards and client expectations. • Collaborate closely with leadership and technical staff to prioritize workloads and resources. • Identify project bottlenecks and facilitate their timely resolution.

Qualifications • Experience in managing surveying, civil engineering, construction, or land development projects. • Strong understanding of project coordination and client management. • Proficient in AutoCAD. • Experience with Civil 3D is strongly preferred. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. • Preferred experience in the surveying industry. • Demonstrated ability to take ownership and operate with accountability.

Why This Opportunity? • Join a reputable and growing organization with an excellent industry reputation. • Opportunity to make an immediate impact and become an essential team member. • High visibility role in close collaboration with leadership. • Diverse project portfolio with a collaborative work environment. • Chance to influence project success and forge long-term client relationships.

Please reach out if you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who might be a strong fit. I would be happy to provide additional details.