Project Surveyor

Lvi-Associates; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Employer-paid health insurance

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in Athens, GA seeks a Project Surveyor to lead multifaceted surveying projects with direct access to ownership. You will manage schedules, budgets, and quality while coordinating with field crews and engineers to deliver accurate boundary and topographic surveys.

The role leverages LiDAR, drones, GPS/GNSS, Civil 3D, and Carlson software to enhance accuracy and efficiency, with a family-oriented culture and work-life balance emphasized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience with project management responsibilities.
• Georgia PLS/RLS license or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity.
• Experience with boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS surveys and construction staking.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple surveying projects from kickoff to deliverables, maintaining quality, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, clients and regulatory agencies.
• Review and prepare boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS surveys, staking, and as-built surveys.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS/RLS) in Georgia

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

LiDAR data processing

GPS/GNSS

Job description

Project Surveyor (PR/608671) Athens, Georgia

Salary: USD80000 - USD120000 per annum + overtime, company vehicle

We are partnered with a well-established and growing surveying and civil engineering firm in the Athens, Georgia area that is looking to add a Project Surveyor to its team. With approximately 75 employees, a strong backlog of work, and 5+ field crews currently in operation, this firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality surveying services while maintaining a culture that genuinely values work-life balance. This opportunity offers direct exposure to ownership, access to modern surveying technology, and the chance to play a key role in a collaborative, family-oriented environment where your voice is heard and your contributions make an immediate impact.

The Project Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple surveying projects from kickoff through final deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinating with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Reviewing and preparing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance on plats, legal descriptions, control networks, and mapping deliverables.
• Utilizing modern survey technologies including LiDAR, drone-based aerial mapping, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson to support project accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentoring junior staff and helping develop best practices across both field and office operations.
• Serving as a trusted client contact while building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for future projects.

The Project Surveyor should have the following qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license in Georgia or the ability to obtain Georgia licensure through reciprocity.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience with project management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction, and land development surveying practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and modern survey data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, UAV/drone operations, GPS/GNSS technologies, and emerging geospatial tools.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate teams, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Flexible work environment with work-from-home flexibility when project schedules allow.
• Family-oriented culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Direct access to company ownership and key decision-makers, giving employees a seat at the table and clear visibility into company growth.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology including LiDAR, drones, GPS/GNSS systems, Civil 3D, and Carlson software.
• Strong project pipeline with a stable, growing organization that continues to invest in its people and technology.
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a collaborative and highly respected regional firm.