In 2008, Surian became Tupi's assistant manager, and was also interim manager in 2012. Definitely appointed manager for the 2013 season, he led the club to their promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
In 2014, Surian was in charge of Anápolis and Caldense, and returned to Tupi for the 2015 campaign. In that year, he also managed Villa Nova.