Survey Operations Manager
Chicago, IL | Hybrid Opportunity
Lead a Growing Survey Team. Build Client Relationships. Drive Growth.
A respected employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Survey Operations Manager to lead survey operations and support continued growth in the Chicago market.
This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional who wants to combine technical leadership, project management, client development, and team mentorship.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and grow a talented survey team.
- Manage survey projects from start to finish, including:
- Budgets
- Schedules
- Staffing
- Contracts
- Client communication
- Build and maintain relationships with:
- Municipalities
- Developers
- Private-sector clients
- Transportation agencies
- Identify new business opportunities and help expand the survey practice.
- Review and oversee survey deliverables, including:
- Plats
- Legal descriptions
- Survey documentation
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and project success.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- Support field survey activities when needed.
What They’re Looking For
- 8+ years of professional surveying experience.
- Active Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
- Experience managing survey projects and client relationships.
- Background working with municipalities, developers, or private clients.
- Proven business development experience.
- Previous leadership or team management experience preferred.
- Experience with Trimble survey equipment/software is a plus.
- Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead and influence a growing survey practice.
- Work on diverse, high-impact projects.
- Join an employee-owned organization with a strong team culture.
- Have a voice in business growth and department strategy.
- Enjoy flexibility, career development, and long-term growth opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $135,000–$160,000(Based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.)
Benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and leadership development programs
Confidential Search
If you are a Survey Manager or Senior Survey Professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, this is a great time to explore a conversation.
David Meyer
Civil Engineering Recruiter
GPAC | Growing People and Companies
david.meyer@gogpac.com
(605) 610-4543
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
