Land Surveying Manager
Farnsworth Group
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Description
- Prepares and reviews RFQ, SOQ, and cost/fee proposals with clients and internal personnel and determines resource allocation, schedule, and project feasibility.
- Assigns work assignments and utilizes CAD platforms to meet satisfy client deliverables.
- Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work according to company policy, industry best practices, state & local statutes, and client requirements.
- Manages personnel functions such as hiring, performance reviews, salary recommendations, staff training, and employee development.
- Analyzes the department's fiscal needs including staffing and equipment; Assists in the development of yearly budgets, makes recommendations, and reconciles budgetary funds
- Helps develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for field & office.
- Visits project sites as needed to meet with clients and monitor surveying progress.
- Sets up contracts, monitors budgets, anticipates risk, discusses tendencies with manager.
- Participates in weekly meetings covering workload, schedule, and personnel.
- Serves as the licensed surveyor in charge of assigned projects.
- Participates in business development activities and actively networks with clients and professional associations as needed.
- Produces complete and accurate surveys to aid the company's success.
- Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS)
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying certificate (preferred)
- Ability to develop business and maintain client relationships
- Ability to use AutoCAD C3D, Microstation ORD to review and produce client deliverables.
- Working knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble Business Center.
- Ability to apply current & new technology to develop projects.
- Encourages and supports the company's safety-oriented culture.
- Experience with MS Office products (word & excel).
- Project management and client invoicing experience.
- Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid US driver's license & good driving record & ability to travel, as needed.
- 12+ years surveying experience (4 years as a licensed professional surveyor)
- Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
- Experienced with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
- Experienced with surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
- History of 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 trainings to increase skill and ability.
- Comfortable signing drawings & serving in responsible charge of projects.
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven 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 650 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 communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate 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 Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- professional development
About this role
Managing land surveying operations at Farnsworth Group means owning both the technical and business sides of complex projects. You'll handle everything from preparing proposals and resource planning to quality assurance, client relations, and financial oversight—all while serving as the licensed surveyor in responsible charge. The role demands comfort with CAD platforms (AutoCAD C3D, Microstation ORD), Trimble equipment, and project management systems, alongside the ability to visit sites, mentor staff, and participate in business development.
This position suits someone with a Professional Land Surveyor's License and ideally 12+ years in the field, including at least four years as a licensed professional. You'll need strong project management and invoicing experience, solid client relationship skills, and the ability to juggle multiple disciplines simultaneously. Leadership capability matters—you'll hire, review performance, recommend salaries, and develop your team while maintaining the company's safety culture.
Based in Indianapolis with an in-office arrangement, the role is primarily desk-bound but requires occasional fieldwork and travel. Farnsworth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, professional development, and a hybrid work program to discuss with your recruiter. The firm has earned Great Place to Work certification for eleven consecutive years.
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