Program Manager – Surveyor

Trilon Group

. Provide technical oversight and leadership for land surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in land surveying, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys, while providing technical leadership and oversight. Proven ability to mentor teams, develop QA/QC programs, and maintain compliance with state regulations and professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License15+ Years of Land Surveying ExperienceLeadership in Survey TeamsQA/QC Program DevelopmentClient Engagement and Technical Consultation

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Hard Skills

Boundary SurveysTopographic SurveysALTA/NSPS SurveysConstruction SurveysSubdivision SurveysUtility SurveysQA/QC ProgramsTechnical Standards DevelopmentOperational ProcessesPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsMentoringCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) LicenseNew York Licensure

Industry Keywords

Land SurveyingProject DeliveryRisk ManagementClient ServiceSOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical oversight and leadership for land surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables
Review plats, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, and other survey products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Lead QA/QC efforts by reviewing deliverables, identifying deficiencies, and driving corrective actions
Develop, implement, and improve SOPs, technical standards, and best practices
Establish and maintain performance metrics to improve project consistency, reduce delivery risk, and protect profitability
Serve as Professional Land Surveyor of record by signing and sealing survey documents as required
Mentor, coach, and develop survey personnel
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field crews
Support business development through client engagement, technical consultation, and proposal support
Assist with strategic planning, staffing, resource planning, and operational improvements
Maintain compliance with state surveying regulations, professional standards, and company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
New York licensure is required; multistate licensure preferred
15+ years of progressive land surveying experience with increasing technical and leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience leading survey teams or multi-office survey operations
Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision, and utility surveys
Experience developing QA/QC programs, technical standards, and operational processes
Proven ability to mentor technical staff and build high-performing teams
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Strong understanding of project delivery, risk management, and client service

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Educational assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Competitive compensation package