Senior Survey Project Manager

LVI Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Professional development support

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of land surveying projects across the Southeast. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, mentors teams, and delivers high-quality geospatial solutions for public and private sector clients.

You will manage projects from proposal through completion, serve as a trusted client advisor, review surveys and legal

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive surveying experience including project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple surveying projects from proposal through completion.
• Lead field crews, CAD technicians, project surveyors and junior staff.
• Review and certify surveys, plats, and survey deliverables.
• Serve as primary client contact and support business development.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate field operations, data collection, and post-processing.

Skills

PLS/RLS license

Project management

Surveying software

CAD

GPS & robotic total stations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

GPS

Robot total stations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Survey Project Manager to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of land surveying projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality geospatial solutions for public and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will manage projects from proposal through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the growth of the surveying practice. Projects may include boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, construction layout, LiDAR mapping, UAV/drone mapping, GIS initiatives, and hydrographic surveying efforts.

Atlanta, GA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Survey Project Manager to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of land surveying projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality geospatial solutions for public and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will manage projects from proposal through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the growth of the surveying practice. Projects may include boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS, topographic surveys, construction layout, LiDAR mapping, UAV/drone mapping, GIS initiatives, hydrographic surveying efforts.

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple surveying projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Provide leadership and oversight to field crews, CAD technicians, project surveyors, and junior staff.
• Review and certify surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, developers, engineers, and government agencies.
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates.
• Coordinate field operations, data collection, and post-processing activities.
• Ensure compliance with state surveying regulations, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and networking.
• Mentor and train survey professionals to promote technical excellence and career growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on land development, transportation, infrastructure, utility, and construction projects.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive surveying experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and construction surveying.
• Experience managing project budgets, scheduling, staffing, and client expectations.
• Proficiency with surveying software, CAD platforms, GPS, robotic total stations, and data collection systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LiDAR, UAV/drone mapping, GIS, and emerging geospatial technologies.
• Multi-state surveying licensure or the ability to obtain additional licenses.
• Established network within the surveying, engineering, land development, or transportation industries.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and municipal projects.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects across the Southeast.
• Clear path for advancement into senior leadership.
• Exposure to cutting-edge geospatial technologies and diverse project types.
• Collaborative, team-focused culture.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong technical surveying expertise with proven leadership ability. They are client-focused, business-minded, and motivated to help grow a respected surveying and geospatial practice while mentoring the next generation of survey professionals.

Desired Skills and Experience

Senior Survey Project Manager | Atlanta, GA Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS) with 8+ years of experience managing surveying and geospatial projects from proposal through completion. Leads multidisciplinary teams including field crews, project surveyors, and CAD technicians while ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards. Experienced in boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, utility, and construction surveys, with additional exposure to LiDAR, UAV/drone mapping, GIS, and emerging geospatial technologies. Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, developers, engineers, and public agencies across transportation, land development, infrastructure, and municipal projects. Strong background in business development, client relationship management, proposal preparation, project planning, and mentoring the next generation of survey professionals. Passionate about growing surveying operations, developing teams, and delivering high-quality surveying and geospatial solutions throughout the Southeast.