Survey Project Manager, Transportation Geospatial

woolpert

Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH · Cincinnati

Posted May 5, 2026

Other
Hybrid
Transportation Geospatial

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Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Survey Project Manager to join our dynamic Transportation Geospatial Team in our growing Ohio Transportation Market, who will assist in taking the helm of transformative transportation geospatial infrastructure projects, driving innovation and precision every step of the way. From overseeing route surveys with cutting-edge technologies like photogrammetry, lidar (mobile, aerial, UAS and terrestrial), and advanced mapping techniques, to managing right-of-way maps, construction surveys, and state land surveying services, your leadership will help shape the future.

Collaborating with dynamic, cross-functional teams, you’ll craft detailed, high-quality deliverables that meet and exceed expectations. Your role goes beyond project leadership—you’ll build lasting client partnerships, foster growth opportunities, and secure repeat business.

The Transportation Geospatial Practice includes transportation surveying, mobile mapping, UAS, GIS, asset inventory, reality capture, utility mapping, and related geospatial services supporting transportation infrastructure projects.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Assist in the management of transportation survey/geospatial projects, including coordination of planning, scheduling and data development processes.
Participate in scoping meetings with clients to determine project needs and requirements.
Assist in preparation of scope of work and estimates for survey and mapping projects.
Work with task leaders to perform project assignments, drive resource planning, and budget management.
Provide oversight, reporting, and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Accountable for project quality control and quality assurance of survey and mapping deliverables; provide documented feedback to production staff; update project status documentation as deliverables are completed.
Prepare and/or review survey reports and legal descriptions.
Support client relationships and identify opportunities for client expansion.
Foster repeat business by ensuring client satisfaction and delivering quality projects.

What You Will Bring:

Licensure/Certification

LSIT or SIT Certification required, Ohio PS a plus.

Experience and Proficiency

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related field
5+ years in the Survey/Geospatial industry preferred
Working knowledge of transportation survey and mapping workflows sufficient to lead technical teams and support QA/QC.
Experience in preparation of roadway right-of-way plans preferred.
Strong organization skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Working knowledge of industry-standard software preferred (e.g., MicroStation ORD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center).
Strong communication skills – written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$87,100—$108,900 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.