Project Surveyor II - MW Regional

Ceso; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with a Company Match

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Reimbursement for Professional Licens​

Job summary

CESO, Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Project Surveyor II to oversee survey document preparation, calculations, and research for multiple projects. You will lead coordination, make data-driven recommendations, and supervise staff while collaborating with clients and managers.

You will utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office to produce accurate deliverables, maintain CAD standards, and stay current with surveying trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in related field with 8+ years experience.
• NSPS CST Level 4 preferred; PS licensure preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of survey documents, calculations, and research.
• Lead coordination of survey deliverables across multiple projects.
• Provide technical advice and markups for drawings and client reviews.
• Review timesheets and manage team workload to meet deadlines.
• Assist in fieldwork for boundary/topographic surveys when needed.
• Ensure drawings follow company CAD standards and best practices.

Skills

Surveying experience

Leadership

Client coordination

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/CAD/Engineering Tech

High School Diploma with 10 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

TBC

Access

Job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

The Project Surveyor II leverages prior surveying experience to oversee the preparation of survey documents, calculations, research, and details for multiple projects simultaneously. This position involves using technical knowledge to actively participate in both internal and external meetings, making recommendations based on research, observations, and experience. The Project Surveyor II works both individually and collaboratively with team members, leading the coordination and preparation of survey documents. Additionally, they utilize surveying software and tools to create, modify, and analyze documents, review and improve concepts and contribute to the preparation of technical reports. The Project Surveyor II also troubleshoots technical issues and stays up to date with the latest surveying trends and technologies, and functions primarily as an office-based technical lead, overseeing the preparation and coordination of survey deliverables across multiple projects. Targeted field involvement is maintained to support boundary verification, construction staking oversight, staff development, and risk mitigation; typical time allocation is approximately 80–90% office and 10–20% field, depending on project needs. This position typically reports to the (Sr) Team Lead.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support other Survey staff both office and field in daily planning, coordination, and completion of projects including drawings, legal descriptions, calculations, research etc.
• Perform and/or direct survey tasks on a variety of projects by completing exhibit drafting, survey calculations, legal descriptions, and other deliverables.
• Gain experience and knowledge in all facets of surveying in both field and office settings including preliminary surveying, construction staking and calculations.
• Provide technical advice regarding survey topics to client and managerial personnel.
• Provide mark-ups to identify missed items or changes in drawings as requested from the client or revieing agencies.
• Supervising direct reports may be a key responsibility of this job. Refer to the “Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities” sections below for specific expectations.
• Establish team composition, and balance workload amongst team members to fulfill project objectives while coordinating with client managers.
• Motivate team members and create a professional, positive work environment by providing mentoring, coaching, and team training.
• Identify and deliver career path objectives and development opportunities for all team members through consistent guidance and feedback.
• Perform one-on-one meetings with direct reports on a monthly cadence and participate in all scheduled performance reviews.
• Review and approve all timesheets (and timecards, as applicable) on a weekly basis.
• Creates redline mark-ups for others based on review of survey documents.
• Responsible for resolving client surveying and project issues.
• Ensure all drawings created are following company drawing and CAD standards.
• Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical aspects of projects.
• Regular contact with assigned clients and attend client meetings.
• Responsible for resolving client surveying and project issues.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of and prepare surveying project proposals.
• Ensure effective surveying techniques according to industry standards on client projects.
• Accountable for the successful completion of surveying projects.
• As needed, assist with fieldwork associated with boundary and topographic surveys and construction staking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology or related field, with a minimum of 8 years related experience and/or training; Or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with a minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or training is required.
• NSPS CST Level 4 is preferred.
• Professional Surveyor (PS) licensure is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Basic knowledge of TBC and Access.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug/freed workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.