Senior Survey Manager

Responsibilities: Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, right-of-way, control, construction staking, platting, and related surveying assignments for infrastructure and land development projects Provide responsible charge, sign and seal professional survey documents, ensuring compliance with New Mexico laws, standards, contracts, and Stantec quality requirements Direct survey projects from initiation to delivery, including scope, planning, schedules, budgets, staffing, risk, change management, and invoicing support Lead day-to-day field and office activities, assign work, coordinate schedules, and review deliverables for accuracy and completeness Plan and balance workloads across multiple active projects, forecast resource needs, coordinate staffing, and adjust to meet commitments Review field data, measurements, title information, record research, boundary resolutions, legal descriptions, plats, maps, reports, and final deliverables Establish performance goals, mentor staff, support licensure and technical development, provide feedback, and foster leadership capacity Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement Champion safety by identifying hazards and enforcing safe work practices and project requirements Oversee readiness, maintenance, and use of survey equipment, vehicles, software, and resources Serve as trusted client advisor for technical and project matters; manage expectations and resolve issues professionally Support growth of the New Mexico survey practice through client relationships, capture planning, proposals, and pursuing opportunities Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental professionals, project managers, and technical specialists to integrate survey services into broader delivery Advance modern survey technologies, standardized workflows, and quality-control practices to improve safety, productivity, and value Perform occasional field work or site visits as needed and other duties as assigned

Key requirements: Current Professional Surveyor licensure in New Mexico, or ability to obtain within six months Advanced knowledge of New Mexico survey laws, boundary principles, research methods, procedures, hazards, and safety practices Proven success leading field and office teams, handling competing priorities, delivering accurate work on time and within budget Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, survey processing software, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable platforms Ability to evaluate complex boundary, technical, operational, and project-delivery issues with professional judgment and practical innovation Strong client-service, relationship-building, proposal, presentation, verbal communication, and technical writing skills Experience developing others, giving constructive feedback, delegating, and fostering accountability within a collaborative leadership style Understanding of project financial management including fee development, labor planning, earned value, forecasting, and corrective action Valid driver's license and good driving record Bachelor's degree or equivalent in surveying, geomatics, or related field Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, including project management and professional-level work At least 3 years in a responsible-charge or leadership capacity with directing workloads and mentoring staff Experience managing survey projects, teams, clients, equipment resources, and financial performance; growth or business development experience is preferred Experience with transportation, public infrastructure, utilities, land development, or municipal projects in New Mexico or the Southwest is preferred cliente service orientation relationship-building communication GNSS robotic total stations data collectors