Survey Manager
Location: Chicago, IL – O’Hare Area
Are you ready to lead survey projects with one of the nation’s most respected engineering and design firms? This award-winning, employee-owned organization has been in business for over 60 years and has consistently been recognized as a Top Workplace. They’re known for technical excellence, innovative projects, and a culture built on loyalty, service, quality, and integrity.
This is an opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects while enjoying the stability, growth, and long-term career satisfaction of an employee-owned company.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the survey team, including scheduling survey crews
Pursue prospective clients and survey assignments to grow the department
Prepare survey documents (Plats, Legal Descriptions) and coordinate with design staff
Manage survey projects, including budgets, staffing, invoicing, and contracts
Maintain and strengthen client relationships
Ensure QA/QC of all survey work
Provide field support as needed
Collaborate with other offices on survey tasks
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in surveying and managing projects with IDOT, City of Chicago, municipalities, and private developers
Illinois PLS registration required
MicroStation and/or Civil3D experience preferred
Experience with Trimble survey equipment/software a plus
Proven track record in business development
Prior management experience strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $110,000–$145,000 (based on experience, education, and skill set)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Profit Sharing
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Parental Leave
Flexible Hours / Hybrid Work Model
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development & Leadership Programs
Apply Today Send your resume directly to David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 610-4543 for a confidential conversation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.
About GPAC: 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.
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.
