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CAGE Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure for development

Survey Project Manager

Full-Time
$110k - $140k/yr+ Bonus
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Englewood, FL, USA
HybridHybrid work options; based in Venice, FL with some field visits.
Architecture & Civil Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years in a project management role.
  • Strong knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS, total stations).
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project resources effectively.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in using surveying instruments and software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS applications).
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, if needed.
  • Adherence to Illinois Department of Labor regulations and federal employment laws, including non-discrimination policies.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee multiple land surveying projects from initiation to completion.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with survey field crews and office staff to ensure accurate and timely project execution.
  • Prepare project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy of survey data, plats, and reports.
  • Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to field teams.
  • Monitor project progress and address any challenges or delays promptly.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC).
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.

About the company

CAGE Engineering designs civil infrastructure for property developers, public agencies and institutions and turns proposed sites into plans ready for permits and construction. Its work spans residential communities, commercial sites and industrial developments, with engineering, land surveying and construction management offered together. Teams prepare grading, drainage and utility plans, research local rules and coordinate permit submissions for clients that hire the firm for project services. Its construction management work connects early site planning with the practical oversight needed to carry a development through construction. Founded in 2016, CAGE is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lisle, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Long service earns extended leave: CAGE advertises a 30-day sabbatical after every five years.
  • Learning extends beyond engineering: CAGE lists formal training in business management, networking and leadership.
  • Retirement matching starts vested: Lisle civil engineers receive up to 4% company contributions, fully vested from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Junior engineers juggle delivery pressure: CAGE's entry-level Lisle role requires multiple ongoing projects and early warnings about threatened deadlines.
  • Field leadership is physical: Lisle survey chiefs need to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied outdoor conditions.
  • Project needs limit schedule freedom: CAGE's Lisle survey crew chief posting conditions flexibility on project demands.

What makes CAGE Engineering unique

  • CAGE uses a regional engineering entity: North Carolina projects run through its associated professional corporation, CAGE NC.
  • Costs shape design choices: CAGE explicitly considers how its designs affect the overall development budget.
  • Internships include leadership access: CAGE's summer 2027 Lisle program advertises weekly one-on-one office hours with leaders.

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