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KLJ · 15 hours ago

Survey Project Manager/ Team Lead

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

KLJ is a company focused on delivering high-quality surveying projects. The Survey Project Manager is responsible for managing surveying projects from kickoff to final deliverables, ensuring that crews, clients, schedules, and budgets are on track while maintaining strong client relationships.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLegalOil and GasProperty DevelopmentPublic Transportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage surveying projects from kickoff to final deliverables, including scope, schedule, budget, and staffing

Coordinate field crews, office staff, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication

Review and approve survey data, plats, exhibits, and reports for quality and accuracy

Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and proactively address risks or delays

Prepare and manage project budgets, track costs, and assist with invoicing

Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal surveying standards and regulations

Support proposal development, project scoping, and fee estimates

Mentor and support survey staff, fostering professional growth and team success

Collaborate with other disciplines (engineering, planning, construction) as needed

Provide construction computations as needed

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to KLJ’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Technical surveying knowledgeProject managementLeadership skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTechnical writingMS Office proficiencyTeam coordinationSelf-leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm

7 to 10 years of relevant post-educational experience in a high level-contributor role within our industry, with some aspect of supervisory experience

Sound understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and well-defined background and experience in a technical discipline

Well-developed analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and supervision

Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of supervisory principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Competent with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing assigned staff to complete work responsibilities competently and efficiently

Ability to work schedules conducive to staff/project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week

Due to occasional travel a valid driver's license is required

Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day

Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus