Survey Project Manager
Company: T. Baker Smith
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Survey Project Manager At T. Baker Smith is seeking
a motivated Project Manager with expertise in field survey
operations. This opportunity involves crew leadership, project
planning and execution. Be a part of a team that enhances your
local community and supports professional growth! Your Opportunity:
Work alongside the Survey Lead Professional and project team to
ensure full project execution. Supervision and mentoring to project
technicians, project assistants, project professionals, and field
survey associates. Assist in obtaining legal and/or required
documents including landowner rights and survey permission to
achieve the scope of the project. Research ownership, right-of-way,
and other property issues. Provide technical expertise, as it
relates to land surveying, to the team. Collaborating in a team
environment to deliver creative solutions, methods, and procedures
for establishing or reestablishing survey control. Visits project
site to monitor progress and direct field data collection. Able to
attend client and public meetings as needed days or nights. Desired
Qualifications: College course work or technical training in a
related field (geomatics/surveying, cartography, civil engineering,
geography, and others). Professional certification or licensing in
work specialization. 3 – 5 years related project management
experience. Ability to operate electronic distance measuring
equipment and other surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS,
all-terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain
survey data. Is a proven project manager on multiple large projects
simultaneously. Is experienced with client management and business
development. Is engaged in professional organizations and other
activities a plus. Physical Qualifications and Work Environment :
Frequent standing, walking while carrying equipment, possibly
through rugged terrain. Operating and riding in varying types of
boats. balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use hands
to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or
controls. reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to
operate equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities
required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus. Duties are generally outdoors and are exposed to the
weather. Associates ride in boats and are frequently exposed to the
noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in
such situations. Nights away from home may be required. Experience
comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and
passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of
cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify
strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented,
Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a
positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic. We
also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance
problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why
we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Our
purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that
commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in
doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse,
passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal
opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an
inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.
Keywords: T. Baker Smith, Metairie , Survey Project Manager, Construction , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
