Jobs in Cicero, IL

Overview

This role manages a wide range of surveying and construction‑related projects from initial setup through final closeout. It requires strong technical proficiency with surveying tools, the ability to lead field crews, and the organizational skills to oversee scope, schedules, budgets, and quality. The position is highly client‑facing and involves coordinating teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining safety standards on active job sites.

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success managing surveying or construction‑related projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble survey equipment, and Leica scanners
• Strong leadership and client management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities; able to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to visit and safely navigate construction and project sites

Plusses

• Experience with ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, or construction layout surveys
• Background in materials testing, plan review, or technical computations
• Experience with business development, proposals, or estimating
• Prior work coordinating survey crews or inspection teams
• Familiarity with municipal or infrastructure‑related survey projects

Day‑to‑Day

• Manage construction layout, staking, topographic, boundary, and ALTA/NSPS survey projects from kickoff through closeout
• Develop project scope, procedures, schedules, and budgets
• Review contracts to identify key requirements, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate daily with the Survey Coordinator to schedule field crews
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact
• Oversee QA/QC processes and conduct field safety audits
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, technicians, and office staff
• Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and final deliverables
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and change orders, resolving issues proactively
• Supervise survey crews and support staff, including reviewing timesheets and work quality
• Support business development through proposals and ongoing client engagement