Professional Surveyor and Mapper

Trilon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and LTD

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paternal leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Professional Surveyor and Mapper in Columbia, SC to deliver high-quality survey services while guiding projects from inception to completion, emphasizing budget adherence, scheduling, and quality control.

The role requires a licensed PSM/PLS in SC (GA license a plus) and experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, and Civil 3D, with DOT Location & Surveys familiarity. Strong client relationships and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) or (PLS) in the State of South Carolina and/or an additional license in Georgia is a plus.
• Successful history of project management with Site Development and surveys.
• Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK including Civil 3D or equivalent transportation surveying project management experience and familiarity with DOT Location & Surveys processes and standards.
• Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster and grow client relationships; develop and monitor project scope, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control for survey projects.
• Provide oversight of survey activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals
• Coordinate and communicate with other project team members and provide detailed instructions to survey support personnel
• Keep up with current technology and changes to the programs being used
• Perform calculations for field crews and mapping as needed
• Compile and research projects as needed prior to starting work
• Analyze deeds and research materials for the production of the survey
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget and discuss issues with Supervisor
• Manage office personnel assigned to projects
• Coordinate with field crew supervisor to meet project needs and desired product
• Prioritize projects and schedules for self and staff
• Coordinate QA/QC scheduling
• Monitor each project to ensure client satisfaction with service and product
• Review timesheets of assigned staff daily
• Coordinate and assist with project estimates

Skills

Licensed PSM/PLS

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Surveying

DOT processes

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

Civil 3D

Job description

Compensation: $123,000 - $159,000 / year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Columbia, SC

Compensation: $123,000 - $159,000 / year

Description

CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are looking for Professional Surveyor and Mapper in Columbia, SC!

The Professional Surveyor delivers high-quality survey services while ensuring safety and technological advancement. Your expertise will foster strong client relationships and guide projects from inception to completion, emphasizing budget adherence, scheduling, and quality control.

Duties/Responsibilities

As a Professional Surveyor and Mapper you will have the opportunity to:

• Foster and grow client relationships; develop and monitor project scope, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control for survey projects from the proposal stage through final deliverables.
• Provide oversight of survey activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with other project team members and provide detailed instructions to survey support personnel.
• Keeping up with current technology and changes to the programs being used.
• Performing calculations for field crews and mapping as needed.
• Compiling and researching projects as needed prior to starting work.
• Analyzing deeds and research materials for the production of the survey.
• Assuring that all projects stay on schedule and within budget, and discussing any issues/discrepancies with Supervisor if needed.
• Managing office personnel assigned to your projects.
• Coordinating with the field crew supervisor your project needs and working with field staff to assure the desired product from the field.
• Prioritizing projects and their schedules for yourself and staff.
• Coordinating QA/QC scheduling.
• Monitoring each project to ensure that client is satisfied with service and product and that all aspects of the scope have been performed fully and correctly.
• Reviewing timesheets of assigned staff on a daily basis for your assigned projects.
• Coordinating and assisting with project estimates as requested.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) or (PLS) in the State of South Carolina and/or an additional license in Georgia is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful history of project management with, Site Development, and surveys.
• Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK including Civil 3D or equivalent transportation surveying project management experience and familiarity with DOT Location & Surveys processes and standards.
• Subsurface Utility Engineering experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.

Compensation & Benefits

• CPH offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.