CAD & Survey Team Lead

LVI Associates; Tennessee; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Job summary

LVI Associates in Middle Tennessee is seeking a CAD / Survey Manager to lead CAD and survey operations and mentor junior staff. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and building a strong internal team as we expand our surveying and CAD capabilities.

You will coordinate with field crews and project managers, manage multiple projects, and establish workflows and standards. The role offers a base salary starting at $85K+ plus bonus and full benefits in a growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in surveying, CAD, or civil/site development.
• Strong Civil 3D (AutoCAD) proficiency.
• Experience with UAV data processing.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Understanding of grading, utilities, and construction layout.

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
• Coordinate with field crews and project managers
• Establish workflows, standards, and best practices
• Troubleshoot issues and improve overall team efficiency

Skills

CAD/Survey experience

Team leadership

Project management

Drone/UAV data handling

Mentoring/training

Tools

Civil 3D (AutoCAD)

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Job description

LVI Associates in Middle Tennessee is seeking a CAD / Survey Manager to lead CAD and survey operations and mentor junior staff. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and building a strong internal team as we expand our surveying and CAD capabilities.

You will coordinate with field crews and project managers, manage multiple projects, and establish workflows and standards. The role offers a base salary starting at $85K+ plus bonus and full benefits in a growth-focused firm.