Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
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 RETTEW’s safety policies is required throughout employment.
Position Summary / What You’ll 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 RETTEW’s 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 driver’s 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 [email protected] to request assistance.
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