Senior Survey Project Manager
Senior Survey Project Manager
Position Overview
Atlanta, GA
We are seeking an experienced Senior Survey Project Manager to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of land surveying projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality geospatial solutions for public and private sector clients.
The successful candidate will manage projects from proposal through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the growth of the surveying practice. Projects may include boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, LiDAR mapping, UAV/drone mapping, GIS initiatives, and hydrographic surveying efforts.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple surveying projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
- Provide leadership and oversight to field crews, CAD technicians, project surveyors, and junior staff.
- Review and certify surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, developers, engineers, and government agencies.
- Develop project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates.
- Coordinate field operations, data collection, and post-processing activities.
- Ensure compliance with state surveying regulations, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
- Support business development efforts through client relationship management and networking.
- Mentor and train survey professionals to promote technical excellence and career growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on land development, transportation, infrastructure, utility, and construction projects.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license required.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including project management responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and construction surveying.
- Experience managing project budgets, scheduling, staffing, and client expectations.
- Proficiency with surveying software, CAD platforms, GPS, robotic total stations, and data collection systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LiDAR, UAV/drone mapping, GIS, and emerging geospatial technologies.
- Multi-state surveying licensure or the ability to obtain additional licenses.
- Established network within the surveying, engineering, land development, or transportation industries.
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and municipal projects.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead impactful projects across the Southeast.
- Clear path for advancement into senior leadership.
- Exposure to cutting-edge geospatial technologies and diverse project types.
- Collaborative, team-focused culture.
- Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate combines strong technical surveying expertise with proven leadership ability. They are client-focused, business-minded, and motivated to help grow a respected surveying and geospatial practice while mentoring the next generation of survey professionals.
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