Project Surveyor
We are partnered with a well-established and growing surveying and civil engineering firm in the Athens, Georgia area that is looking to add a Project Surveyor to its team. With approximately 75 employees, a strong backlog of work, and 5+ field crews currently in operation, this firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality surveying services while maintaining a culture that genuinely values work-life balance. This opportunity offers direct exposure to ownership, access to modern surveying technology, and the chance to play a key role in a collaborative, family-oriented environment where your voice is heard and your contributions make an immediate impact.
The Project Surveyor will be responsible for:
- Managing multiple surveying projects from kickoff through final deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
- Coordinating with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
- Reviewing and preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
- Providing technical oversight and quality assurance on plats, legal descriptions, control networks, and mapping deliverables.
- Utilizing modern survey technologies including LiDAR, drone-based aerial mapping, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson to support project accuracy and efficiency.
- Mentoring junior staff and helping develop best practices across both field and office operations.
- Serving as a trusted client contact while building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for future projects.
The Project Surveyor should have the following qualifications:
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license in Georgia or the ability to obtain Georgia licensure through reciprocity.
- 5+ years of progressive surveying experience with project management responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction, and land development surveying practices.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and modern survey data processing workflows.
- Familiarity with LiDAR, UAV/drone operations, GPS/GNSS technologies, and emerging geospatial tools.
- Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate teams, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- Flexible work environment with work-from-home flexibility when project schedules allow.
- Family-oriented culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Direct access to company ownership and key decision-makers, giving employees a seat at the table and clear visibility into company growth.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including LiDAR, drones, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson software.
- Strong project pipeline with a stable, growing organization that continues to invest in its people and technology.
- Long-term career advancement opportunities within a collaborative and highly respected regional firm.
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