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Survey Field Operations Manager

CBRE • Des Moines, IA • 20h ago

Job ID

254455

Posted

20-Jan-2026

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role @type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Surveying/Consultancy

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Field Survey Manager, you'll lead a team of field survey specialists to deliver high quality surveying services, including project planning, resource allocation, and quality control. You'll be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What You'll Do:

Lead a team of field survey specialists to deliver high-quality surveying services.

Manage field survey projects from initiation to completion, including project planning, resource allocation, and quality control.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

Coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Manage and maintain project documentation, including survey reports, plans, and records.

Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering and architecture, to ensure project requirements ae met.

Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet client requirements.

Manage and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Collaborate with other teams, including surveying, engineering and architecture to ensure project requirements are met.

Develop and maintain project knowledge management systems to ensure knowledge sharing and retention

Conduct project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations for future projects.

Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including permits and licenses.

Manage and maintain project budgets, including tracking expenses and ensure compliance with company policies.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree in surveying, Geomatics, or related field.

3-5 years of experience in survey project management, including experience with project planning, resource allocation, and quality control.

State Certificates and licenses as required by the state

In Depth knowledge handling commercial ALTA surveys, as-builts, cell towers, topography

Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

In-Depth knowledge if Microsoft office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc..

Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations, as required.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Survey Field Operations Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Survey Field Operations Manager position is $150,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. This job will be posted live for a minimum of 96 hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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