Introduction
RETTEW is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead surveying projects across Pennsylvania Maryland and surrounding regions. This role blends technical expertise project leadership and client coordination to ensure high-quality survey deliverables that support land development transportation and infrastructure projects.
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing services in transportation land development facilities and construction environmental and geotechnology energy and surveying. We are committed to technical excellence strong client relationships and developing our employees through collaboration ownership and professional growth.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Primary office locations: Lancaster Lehigh Valley Berwyn Mechanicsburg State College Williamsport or Pittsburgh PA; Akron or St. Clairsville OH; or Morgantown WV with coordination across regional offices and field teams.
Safety & Compliance Requirements
This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of all pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment. Responsibilities include operating company-owned vehicles and performing field-based work in active construction and utility environments. Continued compliance with RETTEWs safety policies is required throughout employment.
Position Summary / What Youll Do
The Survey Project Manager is responsible for managing survey projects from kickoff through delivery overseeing technical quality schedules budgets and client expectations. This role plays a key part in mentoring survey staff coordinating with internal project teams and supporting RETTEWs continued growth in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
Manage land surveying projects including boundary ALTA/NSPS topographic and construction surveys.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients ensuring clear communication and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee project scope schedules budgets and resource allocation to meet project and business objectives.
Review and seal survey plans plats and related deliverables in accordance with Maryland regulations and professional standards.
Coordinate with field crews CAD staff and other disciplines to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
Mentor and support survey staff by providing technical guidance and professional development.
Assist with proposals scope development and project planning as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Maryland.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive surveying experience including project management responsibility.
Strong knowledge of Maryland survey regulations standards and permitting requirements.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.
Proficiency with standard survey software equipment and CAD platforms.
Valid drivers license and ability to perform occasional field work.
Preferred
Active Professional Land Surveyor license in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey.
Experience supporting land development transportation or infrastructure projects.
Prior experience mentoring survey staff or leading project teams.
Familiarity with a multidisciplinary consulting environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and licensure.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employee-owned company.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and retirement savings options.
Flexible hybrid work environment.
Professional development support and opportunities for continued licensure and growth.
Collaborative culture that values technical excellence integrity and employee ownership.
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact us at to request assistance.
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RETTEW brings our clients' goals and dreams to life on time and on budget with our wide and varied expertise: we offer more than 600 engineering, environmental, surveying planning, safety, and related consulting services.