Survey Project Manager

Company: Sandis
Location: Modesto
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Sandis is currently looking for a Land Surveying Project Manager to join our team in Campbell or Modesto. Our ideal candidate has previous experience in Construction Staking and/or Boundary and Topographical Mapping Survey projects. If you are an enthusiastic person who enjoys building existing and new connections, we think you will love it here! Why you will love it here: The chance to work on iconic Bay Area Projects Professional development, training, and mentorship Comprehensive benefits package Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Amazing teams of supportive and hard-working professionals Cool Stuff you get to do: Manages survey activities for the performance and work accomplishment of all projects/contracts. Coordinates with all project members, attending/running meetings and assuring that all project documentation is maintained including change orders. Relationship development with clients to share progress, level of effort expended. Executes project set-up including reviewing and complying with contract component checklist Develop efficiency gains for team and peers, through mentoring, leading department teaching programs and team building. Monitor team utilization and implement procedures to make positive changes. Maintain awareness of budgets and schedules. Prospect for potential new clients in need of Survey services. Present to and consult with senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels. What will help you be successful: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geomatics or a relatable field PLS required 8 years’ experience in construction surveying experience (field & office) Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Liquid Planner. Expert understanding of scope and level effort Possess strong problem-solving skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow through. Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with staff, peers, and clients. A little about Sandis Benefits: Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, and 401k Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance including life and long-term disability. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care, parking and transit, and dependent care expenses Starting paid time off at 24 days – 16 PTO and 8 paid Holidays 3 days paid bereavement; 10 days paid jury duty. In-office coffee and snacks Education reimbursement and professional license program, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations. Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying, and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 60 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high-tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice, and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for. Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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