Survey Project Manager

About the role

Lead a well-established survey team with opportunities to influence future growth and direction.
Work with cutting-edge technologies, including GPS, LiDAR, laser scanning, UAVs, and advanced surveying platforms.
Manage a diverse portfolio of transportation, infrastructure, land development, utility, and public-sector projects.
Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with opportunities to contribute to strategic planning and business development.
Mentor and develop the next generation of survey professionals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting high-profile projects throughout the region.
Clear opportunities for professional growth, leadership advancement, and expanded responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily survey operations across both field and office teams.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Crew Chiefs, Survey Technicians, CAD staff, and field personnel.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop future team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support training initiatives and career development for survey staff.
• Manage multiple survey projects from proposal through final delivery.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project plans.
• Maintain technical excellence across all deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership for various types of surveys including boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, transportation, construction, utility, and SUE support.
• Assume professional responsibility for survey work in accordance with industry standards.
• Support CAD mapping and survey production efforts using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related software.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private-sector clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key accounts.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new project pursuits.
• Support proposal preparation, marketing efforts, and client presentations.
• Participate in industry organizations, networking events, and professional associations.
• Contribute to business growth initiatives and help expand market presence across the region.

Requirements

• North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Demonstrated success leading survey teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, practices, and industry standards.
• Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, and public-sector projects.
• Experience with GPS, LiDAR, laser scanning, UAV technology, and conventional survey services.
• Strong project management, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and survey-related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil 3D experience.
• Experience in utility coordination and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).
• Experience with right-of-way, transmission line, construction, and corridor projects.
• Established relationships within transportation, municipal, utility, or land development markets.
• Proven record of business development and market growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.