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Surveying Project Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Operations
Peoria, IL, USA
USD 95k-125k / year
Posted on Dec 30, 2025
     
  Position: Surveying Project Manager  
     Location:   Peoria, IL
  
  
  Job Id: 3251  
  # of Openings: 1  
    
 Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Project Manager in the posting locations below. A surveying project manager is licensed professional surveyor that is responsible for the management of a single large project or multiple small projects. They assist in the development of the project scope and fee and are involved in overseeing the proposed schedule, budget, performance, quality control, project deliverables, and client business development initiatives.
 
Posting Locations: Champaign, Normal, and Peoria, IL
 
What You’ll Do:
Mentor staff on the correct use of CAD platforms and other technology in the preparation of deliverables including plats, ALTAs, as-builts, exhibits, and legal descriptions. 
Utilize CAD & Trimble platforms daily in the production of drawings of varying complexity.
Assist in the development of contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and marketing strategies.
Assign, assess, and review work of team members relative to specified metrics.
Delegate and supervise surveying work assigned to staff throughout the course of a project.
Serve as the project representative during client meetings & engagements.
Review invoices with accounting managers monthly and sends to clients.
Actively participate in business development efforts and client management.
Follow company surveying policies and procedures (industry best practices). 
 
What You’ll Need:
Valid U.S. driver's License and a good driving record
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying approved classes certificate
Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee team atmosphere
Ability to understand and utilize current & new technology
Safety-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills
Positive and collaborative work ethic
Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel)
Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS)
Experience with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, ACAD C3D/MicroStation ORD
 
Nice To Haves: 
Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
4+ years surveying experience (1 year as a licensed professional surveyor)
Experience with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
Understanding of surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
Experience supervising, managing and training field & office technicians.
 
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Primarily an office position; need the 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 training 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 ten 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 600 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 the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
 
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates 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.
 
Featured 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
 
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.
 
Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)
 
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.
 
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