Senior Survey Project Manager

ESP Associates, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to oversee the surveying and geomatics group in Morrisville, NC. You will manage field crews, coordinate with clients, and lead project planning through completion for diverse land improvement projects.

The role requires a current North Carolina PLS license with 5+ years of senior surveying leadership. Proficiency in Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and GPS is essential; strong organizational and problem-solving abilities are

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying management experience in residential/commercial development.
• Proficiency with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS; field experience with Trimble equipment.
• Strong self-motivation and organizational skills; familiarity with survey computations and platting.
• Experience with Excel, Access, Google Earth; IT skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the surveying and geomatics group, including field operations and office staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders to support business development.
• Lead survey crews and staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality delivery.
• Manage contracts and projects from planning through completion with scheduling and resource allocation.
• Lead development of complex surveying projects addressing technical challenges through research and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Team supervision

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (NC)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Trimble Survey equipment

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Google Earth

Job description

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Senior Survey Project Manager

Regular Full-Time Morrisville, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5623

Celebrating more than 40 years of success and continued growth, ESP Associates has built a reputation for delivering quality surveying and geospatial services across the AEC industry. We are seeking motivated Senior Survey Project Manager to join our team in Morrisville, NC. This is a great opportunity to work on diverse land surveying projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact.

We’re proud to offer more than a place to build your career; we offer a team you can be part of. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI, with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the workday. From team outings and volunteer events to company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions, there’s always an opportunity to get involved, get to know your coworkers, and have a little fun along the way!

As a SeniorSurvey Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of surveying operations, including field crews, technical staff, project management, and client relationships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced surveying professional to lead and grow a team while managing a diverse portfolio of public and private sector land improvement projects within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying, and Planning firm.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the surveying and geomatics group, including field operations, office personnel, and technical staff supporting public and private sector land improvement projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and organizational representatives to support business development and ongoing project success.
• Lead, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and supporting staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality project delivery.
• Manage contracts and oversee projects from planning through completion, including coordinating assignments, allocating resources, and establishing schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Lead the planning and development of complex surveying projects, addressing unique technical challenges through research, problem-solving, and innovative approaches.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in surveying management in residential/commercial development preferred.
• Candidate will be expected to possess strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS as well as field experience with Trimble Survey field equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth and IT a plus.
• Thorough working knowledge of GPS required.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Company Information & Benefits:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)