Survey CAD Manager - Montgomery County, TN

About the role

A growing, mid-sized surveying and engineering firm in Middle Tennessee is looking to add a key leader to its team. The company has a strong backlog of work, a stable client base, and is actively investing in building out its internal survey/CAD capabilities. This hire will play a big role in shaping that growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CAD and survey technicians (entry to mid-level)
• Train and develop junior staff into productive contributors
• Process drone/UAV data, topo surveys, and surface models
• Oversee drafting for grading, utilities, and construction layouts
• Ensure quality control, accuracy, and project timelines
• Cook up coordination with field crews and project managers
• Establish workflows, standards, and best practices
• Troubleshoot issues and improve overall team efficiency

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in surveying, CAD, or civil/site development
• Strong Civil 3D (Auto-CAD) proficiency
• Experience with UAV/drone data (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, etc.)
• Background in training or mentoring others
• Understanding of grading, utilities, and construction layout
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Nice to have

• Leadership or supervisory experience
• FAA Part 107 license
• Experience with GPS, robotic total stations, and field-to-finish workflows
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What they're looking for

A person who takes ownership of team performance, a builder/mentor who actually enjoys developing people, calm, solution-oriented mindset under pressure, no ego;team-first leadership approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary starting at $85K+ (flexible based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus tied to team output
• Clear growth path as the company continues to expand
• Full benefits: 401k with match, health, dental, vision, PTO
• Support for training, certifications, and tools

Location

In-office role | Middle Tennessee