Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager

Youritrecruiter; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm based in Franklin is seeking an experienced Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager to oversee surveying operations and manage field crews. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of professional surveying experience and an active Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license. Responsibilities include ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with regulations, and maintaining direct client relationships. This position is primarily office-based, requiring occasional fieldwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years of professional surveying experience is required.
• Active Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) license is mandatory.
• General understanding of survey preparation software is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and review field data and perform survey calculations.
• Manage multiple field crews and oversee daily surveying operations.
• Prepare project budgets and maintain client relationships.
• Support business development activities within the surveying discipline.

Skills

Professional surveying experience

Understanding of Inroads

Understanding of MicroStation

Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager

Franklin, United States | Posted on 01/14/2026

We are seeking an experienced Survey Manager / Professional Land Surveyor to plan, organize, and direct surveying operations and personnel.

This role oversees surveyors and technicians performing boundary, topographic, construction, utility, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) surveys.

The successful candidate will ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, quality control, and safe work practices while supporting client relationships and business development initiatives.

Immigration sponsorship or work authorization support (including H-1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this role, except for candidates eligible under the TN visa classification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and review field data, perform survey calculations, and prepare legal descriptions.
• Manage multiple field crews and oversee day-to-day surveying operations while ensuring quality assurance and quality control across all project deliverables.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, oversee billing, and maintain direct client relationships.
• Support business development activities within the surveying discipline and represent the company in meetings with clients and prospective clients.
• Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting expectations, defining goals, providing feedback, conducting one-on-one meetings, and coaching team members to support professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional surveying experience is required, along with an active Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) license.
• Candidates must have a general understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• A working knowledge of federal, state, and local surveying regulations is required.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility designating, and locating is preferred.
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning, and small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) is a plus.

Working Conditions This position is primarily office-based, with approximately 95% of work performed in a general office environment.

The role is largely sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking.

Periodic field work is required and may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, or humid environments.

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• High school diploma or equivalent 10+ years of professional surveying experience
• Active Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license
• General understanding of Inroads, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local surveying regulations