Surveying Project Manager

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Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Project Manager in the posting locations below. A surveying project manager is a licensed professional surveyor that is responsible for the management of a single large project or multiple small projects. They assist in the development of the project scope and fee and are involved in overseeing the proposed schedule, budget, performance, quality control, project deliverables, and client business development initiatives.

Champaign, Normal, and Peoria, IL

• Mentor staff on the correct use of CAD platforms and other technology in the preparation of deliverables including plats, ALTAs, as-builts, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Utilize CAD & Trimble platforms daily in the production of drawings of varying complexity.
• Assist in the development of contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and marketing strategies.
• Assign, assess, and review work of team members relative to specified metrics.
• Delegate and supervise surveying work assigned to staff throughout the course of a project.
• Serve as the project representative during client meetings & engagements.
• Review invoices with accounting managers monthly and send them to clients.
• Actively participate in business development efforts and client management.
• Follow company surveying policies and procedures (industry best practices).

• Valid U.S. driver's license and a good driving record.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree / land surveying approved classes certificate.
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee team atmosphere.
• Ability to understand and utilize current & new technology.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and collaborative work ethic.
• Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel).
• Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS).
• Experience with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, ACAD C3D/Micro Station ORD.

• Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
• 4+ years surveying experience (1 year as a licensed professional surveyor).
• Experience with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
• Understanding of surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
• Experience supervising, managing and training field & office technicians.

• Primarily an office position; ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Requires the ability to work on multi-discipline projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.
• Makes suggestions & undertakes company‑mandated training to increase skill and ability.
• Comfortable signing drawings & serving in responsible charge of projects.

Farnsworth Group is a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands.

Our success is built on our people – their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work‑life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve.

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes…