Senior Survey Project Manager (P.L.S.) - Lead Projects

Patriot Surveying, LLC.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Surveying, LLC is seeking a licensed Survey Project Manager (PLS) to lead complex surveying projects across civil engineering, land development, and energy sectors, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance while driving profitability.

The role focuses on business, financial, and personnel management of the Survey Division, with final legal certification by your PLS license and supervision of field teams, QA/QC, and client relations.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as South Carolina PLS; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in land surveying/geomatics and at least 5 years as licensed PLS and Project Manager.
• Experience with ALTA surveys, construction staking, and land development civil engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of MicroStation, Revit, and ArcGIS is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR; ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey projects, including proposal development, scheduling, and profitability management.
• Review, stamp, and certify final survey plans, maps, and regulatory documents.
• Provide technical direction to Survey Crew Chiefs and Data Technicians; perform QC of data and deliverables.
• Drive business development by cultivating strong client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain top talent; coordinate permits with municipalities; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Quality control

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

ArcGIS

Trimble equipment

3D laser scanners

Job description

Patriot Surveying, LLC is seeking a licensed Survey Project Manager (PLS) to lead complex surveying projects across civil engineering, land development, and energy sectors, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance while driving profitability.

The role focuses on business, financial, and personnel management of the Survey Division, with final legal certification by your PLS license and supervision of field teams, QA/QC, and client relations.