Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals.
That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job.
It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.
We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Leadership and Direction
Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Assist in managing people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
At the Operational and Company Level
Assist manager in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Do the Work
Participate in meetings with prospective clients, proposal preparations, and establishment of budgets and schedules.
Maintain close liaison with clients and work with Project Manager to resolve project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
Work with the Project Manager to review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors which may significantly affect staffing requirements or the budget.
Supervise the work of survey project personnel as needed to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Work with the Project Manager to: define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plans to accomplish land survey projects; monitor progress toward deliverable schedules; and compile project status reports.
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
May serve as primary project point of contact as needed to coordinate surveying and mapping services between Survey Party Chief and the client.
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Assist in the collection of outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
Participate in marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred, or commensurate relevant experience.
Professional Land Surveying registration preferred.
Five or more (5+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include professional project management experience.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
Familiarity with financial principles.
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact?
At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level.
We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience.
Range $70,000.00/year - $85,000.00/year and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here .
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Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .
About Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Engineering2200 employeesFounded 1995
Provider of engineering and infrastructure consulting services.
