Sr. Project Surveyor

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 68,880 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Sr. Project Surveyor to lead our Survey Geospatial Team. You will supervise complex survey projects, organize field crews, and ensure QA/QC for accurate deliverables that support safer transportation systems.

Required are 15+ years of survey experience, a PLS license (or BS in surveying), and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MS Office; travel and professional representation are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; A.A.S. or B.S. in surveying preferred (required if not licensed).
• Minimum of 15 years of related survey experience.
• PLS license required unless holding a B.S. from an accredited survey program.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise survey projects from initiation through completion, defining scope, estimates, schedules, approvals, and milestones.
• Direct execution of boundary, topographic, photogrammetric, construction, and GPS control surveys.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and postprocessing checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Organize and oversee multiple field crews, ensuring safe, efficient field operations.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project leaders on proposals and active projects.
• Assist in development of qualification materials and preparation of survey deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

A.A.S. or B.S. in surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

Job description

Sr. Project Surveyor

Location: US-SC-Columbia

Join Us:

Shape Infrastructure as a Sr. Project Surveyor - Lead Strategically, Shape Solutions, Elevate Quality

Are you a seasoned survey professional who excels at leading complex projects, guiding teams, and delivering high‑quality technical results? Do you enjoy collaborating with engineers, planners, and project leaders to drive innovative solutions across transportation infrastructure projects?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Surveyor to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC where you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing projects that support safer, smarter, and more resilient transportation systems. This is an amazing opportunity for a survey expert to lead various survey projects while providing QA/QC oversight to ensure precise, dependable results for clients.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and supervise survey projects from initiation through completion, working closely with clients to define scope, estimates, schedules, approvals, and delivery milestones.
• Direct the execution of boundary, topographic, photogrammetric, construction, and GPS control surveys.
• Perform QA/QC reviews, including postprocessing quality checks to uphold accuracy and compliance.
• Organize, schedule, and oversee multiple field crews, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑documented field operations.
• Partner with survey managers, engineers, and planners across the company on proposals, pursuits, and active projects.
• Support the development of qualification materials and direct the preparation of survey deliverables, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma required; A.A.S. or B.S. in surveying or related field preferred (required if not professionally licensed).
• Minimum of 15 years of related survey experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D required; MicroStation experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills with the ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and the broader public.
• Ability to travel as needed preferred.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required unless holding a B.S. from an accredited survey program.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead and influence major transportation projects that shape mobility and infrastructure across communities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, surveyors, and project leaders who value technical excellence and client success.
• Grow your career in a flexible, supportive environment that invests in innovation and professional development.

Curious how CHA's Survey team is building safer, more connected communities? Explore our work at: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range:

$50.48 - $57.69

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.