Senior Project Manager (Professional Land Surveyor)

Job Details

Opportunity to join one of the fastest growing surveying consultancies in the South!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with survey leadership to execute departmental goals and strategic initiatives
• Support client relationship development and business growth efforts
• Participate in hiring, staff mentoring, performance reviews, and team development
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
• Represent the surveying group internally and externally when appropriate
• Manage multiple land development surveying projects simultaneously
• Analyze field data and research to prepare and review: Boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, Construction layout surveys, Topographic surveys, As-built surveys and final plats
• Interpret engineering drawings and coordinate survey control
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and quality expectations
• Provide technical review and oversight across project deliverables
• Coordinate and schedule multiple survey crews for efficiency and utilization
• Supervise office staff supporting project execution
• Aid in scope development, scheduling, and project budgeting
• Maintain billing accuracy, financial performance, and project timelines
• Support equipment planning and operational logistics as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive land surveying experience
• Experience supporting: Boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, Construction layout, Topographic surveys
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Carlson Survey
• Experience working with Topcon and/or Leica survey equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related discipline
• Familiarity with project financial systems (e.g., Ajera or similar platforms)
• Experience managing multiple crews and mentoring junior staff

Job Description

A well-established engineering and land development consulting firm is seeking a Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to step into a leadership-level Survey Project Manager role supporting a growing surveying department. This position combines technical oversight, team leadership, financial accountability, and client engagement, and plays a key role in shaping the future direction of the surveying practice.

About the Role

The selected candidate will oversee multiple projects and crews while mentoring staff and supporting departmental strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed surveyor ready to expand their influence beyond project delivery into departmental leadership and operational decision-making.

Why Join Us?

• True leadership visibility within the surveying department
• Established land development client base (steady pipeline of work)
• Opportunity to mentor and shape a growing team
• Predictable weekday schedule with early Friday wrap-up
• Long-term stability with advancement potential & strong benefits + solid compensation

Work Environment & Schedule

Primarily office-based role Predictable weekday schedule with early Friday wrap-up Limited after-hours commitments tied to occasional client engagement

Application Instructions

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