Job Description
Senior Project Manager / Delivery Leader – Land Surveying (Public Works)
Location : Ontario, Corona or Temecula, CA (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days In-Office)
Compensation : $175,000 – $225,000 annually
Company : CL Survey
CL Survey is a premier land surveying firm specializing in public works, transportation, and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Delivery Leader to oversee mapping operations and provide technical leadership across our Ontario and Corona offices. This individual will manage team members in both offices and may work primarily from either location.
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager / Delivery Leader will provide senior oversight for all mapping deliverables originating from Temecula, Ontario and Corona offices. This role is responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy, schedule compliance, and budget performance by effectively managing and mentoring a team of Project Surveyors and Survey Technicians. The position combines leadership, technical expertise, and strong project delivery skills.
This role is hybrid but requires a minimum of 3 days per week in-office .
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage mapping staff across both Ontario and Corona offices.
- Oversee the production of all mapping deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with agency standards.
- Establish, maintain, and improve workflows, QA / QC protocols, and production standards.
- Support the career growth and technical development of project teams.
Project & Delivery Oversight
Manage multiple survey and mapping projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.Monitor schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful on-time delivery.Serve as the escalation point for complex technical or production challenges.Coordinate and communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders.Client Interface
Support client relationships.Participate in project scoping, progress meetings, and technical discussions.Represent CL Survey as a senior technical authority when needed.Technical Leadership
Serve as the primary technical lead for mapping production.Review, guide, and approve deliverables including topographic maps, ROW engineering, digital terrain models, corridor mapping.Ensure all deliverables meet Caltrans, municipal, and regional agency requirements.Required Technical Expertise
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license – Required.Strong working knowledge of :AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStation productsTrimble Business Center (TBC)Ability to troubleshoot, guide, and standardize mapping workflows using these platforms.Preferred / Beneficial Technical Skills
(Not required, but highly desirable)
TopoDot (point cloud processing)StarNet (least squares adjustments)Basic understanding of LiDAR extraction workflows and industry tools.Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in land surveying, with strong public works project exposure.Proven leadership managing teams of surveyors and technicians.Deep understanding of public agency standards (Caltrans, county, and municipal).Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to lead both people and technical processes with confidence and clarity.Why Join CL Survey?
Competitive salary range : $175,000 – $225,000Leadership role with influence across two offices.Paid Family Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.Company match 401k.Competitive Vacation / Holiday PlanHybrid work flexibility (minimum 3 days in-office).Opportunity to guide technical standards and mentor a high-performing team.A strong backlog of public works projects in a stable and growing company.