Lumos & Associates is seeking a driven and experienced Project Manager to join our Surveying Division at our Reno headquarters.

Our Reno team performs a diverse range of services, including topographic surveys supporting engineering design, construction surveying, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, and land division mapping. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate, timely survey data that keeps engineering and construction projects moving.

We are looking for a Project Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset — someone who takes ownership of results, drives performance, maintains high technical standards, and continuously looks for ways to improve efficiency, strengthen client relationships, and support our Engineering Division at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct survey teams in responsible charge.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including topographic design surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land division mapping, and construction staking.
• Ensure survey deliverables are accurate, complete, and provided on schedule to support engineering and construction timelines.
• Serve as a key liaison between survey and other technical disciplines, promoting proactive communication and seamless data integration.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets with financial accountability.
• Provide thorough QA/QC review prior to stamping to uphold company and industry standards.
• Serve as primary client contact and build long-term professional relationships.
• Support business development efforts and actively cultivate repeat and referral work.
• Mentor and develop junior staff through delegation, coaching, and performance feedback to strengthen the next generation of survey professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Nevada and/or California P.L.S. license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• Experience successfully managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing emerging survey professionals.
• Proficiency with Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Working knowledge of photogrammetry, LiDAR, and laser scanning is desirable.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

What Sets This Role Apart

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects within a collaborative, well-supported headquarters environment. The right candidate will have visibility, influence, and a clear role in advancing the performance and growth of our Survey Division.

About Us:   Lumos & Associates is known for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence in civil engineering and surveying. As we grow, we are focused on building a high-performing, collaborative environment where accountability, responsiveness, and professional development are prioritized.

Our work is guided by five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

Lumos & Associates is currently searching for a highly motivated and experienced Survey Project Manager to lead survey projects in the Tahoe region, from our Lake Tahoe office.

Why Lake Tahoe? 

South Lake Tahoe offers lifestyle rooted in outdoor adventure and year-round access to some of Nevada & California’s most stunning natural landscapes. Whether it's skiing fresh powder before work, mountain biking trails just outside the office door, or paddling on the lake, there are opportunities for everyone. Living and working here means joining a community that values environmental stewardship, active living, and a strong connection to the land. If you thrive on fresh air, alpine views, and the opportunity to recharge outside, Tahoe delivers.

The Survey Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, control, financial performance, and timely completion of projects, and the delivery of projects that are consistent with company strategies, commitments and goals. 

As a leadership position within the company, the Survey Project Manager promotes and develops new and repeat business opportunities that are in alignment with Lumos & Associates strategies and goals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills

• Strong technical background in land surveying and have a demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge capacity for land surveying projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
• Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct a survey team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.  Conduct recurring staff meetings to review workload and scheduling.
• Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects.  This includes overseeing survey projects such as topographic design surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and land division mapping to ensure they meet company and industry standards when stamping. 
• Serve as the primary contact with clients.
• Provide leadership in the development of new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
• Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Land Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related land survey and management experience.
• Nevada and/or California P.L.S. license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months. 
• Must be able to perform and manage survey projects from field to finish using Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment. 
• Must be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3d and Trimble Business Center. 
• A good understanding of remote sensing including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetric surveys is desired. 
• Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including public/client presentations.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.