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Volkert Inc.

Survey Manager

Volkert Inc., Indianapolis, IN


Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Survey Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Indianapolis, IN.

This position provides supervision and direction of survey technical staff in conducting land surveys and preparing survey deliverables and documents. Responsible for the success of projects including quality, budget and schedule for each project.

What you'll be doing:

  • This position is responsible for building a team and client relations
  • Member of a survey team working within a group to meet schedules, client requests (internally and externally) and production expectations
  • Coordinating and managing outside survey subcontractors
  • Implementing QA/QC practices for final survey deliverables
  • Developing fees and writing and reviewing proposals
  • Ensure compliance with company safety regulations
  • Communicate regularly with team members and operation managers to keep project on schedule and meet client expectation


What you need to have:

  • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Registered in Indiana)
  • 5 - 10 years of Project Management experience
  • Desire and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Judgment and decision-making skills
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record
  • Safety oriented


  • Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
    2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment


Volkert Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
  • Challenging and innovative projects
  • Employee referral program
  • Professional development
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Additional voluntary benefits


The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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