Senior Project Manager (Professional Land Surveyor)

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

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Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

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. 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!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Support

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

Project & Technical Oversight

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

Operations & Financial Management

Coordinate and schedule multiple survey crews for efficiency and utilization

Supervise office staff supporting project execution

Assist with scope development, scheduling, and project budgeting

Monitor 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

Experience managing multiple crews and mentoring junior staff

Familiarity with project financial systems (e.g., Ajera or similar platforms)

Work Environment & Schedule

Primarily office-based role

Predictable weekday schedule with early Friday wrap-up

Limited after-hours commitments tied to occasional client engagement

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