Survey Division Manager

Trilon Group

. Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeManassas • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex survey projects, including budget oversight, client relationship management, and team leadership. Proficient in boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveying with a focus on delivering high-quality results within established timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Land Surveyor LicenseSurvey Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBoundary SurveyingTopographic Surveying

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Hard Skills

Field SurveyingOffice SurveyingProject SchedulingBudget ManagementExecution PlanningJob Cost AnalysisDocument DeliveryQuality AssuranceQuality ControlProposal Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam LeadershipMentoringClient Liaison

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor License

Industry Keywords

SurveyingProject ManagementClient AcquisitionMarketing PresentationsContract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules
Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve technical, completion, and billing questions
Review project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, and staffing or budget impacts with the manager
Supervise project personnel and ensure professional standards
Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements
Define scopes of multiple complex projects and develop execution plans
Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules
Compile project status reports
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings
Ensure projects remain within budget allocations
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
Secure repeat business and identify new clients
Supervise project managers when assigned
Ensure timely, RDA QA/QC-compliant document delivery through oversight or delegation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of combined field and office surveying experience
Professional Land Surveyor (LS/PLS) license preferred
Proven experience managing survey projects, schedules, and client relationships
Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, route, and construction surveying
Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Roth contribution option
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
Progressive PTO program designed to offer greater flexibility
8 federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Paid parental leave
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace