Senior Survey Group Manager - Civil Engineering

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Survey Group Manager to oversee surveying operations in Fayetteville or Fort Smith. You will lead field and technical teams, manage projects, and drive client relations and revenue growth.

The role requires AR PLS licensure, 5+ years in surveying management, and proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Strong planning, budgeting, and staff supervision skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in Arkansas is required.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying management experience.
• ARDOT D-SUR and P-SUR certifications are preferred.
• Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong Excel/Access knowledge; GPS expertise essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying and geomatics group operations across field, office, and staff.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships to support growth.
• Lead survey crews and supervising staff to ensure quality delivery.
• Manage contracts and project life cycles from planning to completion.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion.
• Plan workloads and assign resources to meet deadlines.
• Review and quality control survey deliverables and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Survey management

Resource planning

Contract management

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (AR)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Google Earth

GPS knowledge

Trimble survey equipment

Job description

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Survey Group Manager to oversee surveying operations in Fayetteville or Fort Smith. You will lead field and technical teams, manage projects, and drive client relations and revenue growth.

The role requires AR PLS licensure, 5+ years in surveying management, and proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Strong planning, budgeting, and staff supervision skills are essential.