Survey Group Manager

NV5; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an experienced Survey Group Manager to lead the Alpharetta, GA survey department. You will oversee conventional surveying, GPS, LiDAR, UAV, and related services, ensuring QA/QC and on-time delivery while expanding client relationships and business development.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of progressive surveying experience, GDOT knowledge, and proven leadership, with PLS licensure and strong project management capabilities to guide a growing team.

Qualifications

• NC Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure required.
• 10–15+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Proven leadership of multiple survey crews and office staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Alpharetta survey operations, supervise PMs and field staff.
• Oversee GDOT projects, QA/QC, and project budgets.
• Develop business opportunities and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication

Staff Mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Survey Software

Job description

Position Summary

NV5(NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused onDelivering SolutionsandImproving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Group Manager to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Alpharetta, GA office. This leadership role is responsible for managing all survey operations, including conventional surveying, GPS, LiDAR, laser scanning, UAV, and transportation-related survey services. The Survey Group Manager will provide technical oversight, project management, staff leadership, quality assurance, client relationship management, and business development support while ensuring the successful delivery of survey projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive surveying experience, a strong understanding of GDOT requirements, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Leadership & Operations Management

• Manage all survey operations for the Alpharetta office.
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers, Survey Technicians, CAD Technicians, Crew Chiefs, Field Technicians, and support staff.
• Monitor production levels, staff utilization, and operational performance.
• Coordinate training and professional development opportunities for survey staff.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Enforce company safety policies, protocols, and operational procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives.

Project Management & Technical Oversight

• Manage conventional, GPS, laser scanning, LiDAR, UAV, and other survey services.
• Oversee survey support for GDOT transportation projects and other public and private sector initiatives.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) oversight for all survey deliverables.
• Assume legal responsibility for survey work and deliverables in accordance with professional standards.
• Analyze project activities, costs, operations, and forecasts to ensure successful project performance.
• Assist with CAD mapping and survey deliverables using AutoCAD and MicroStation as needed.
• Support Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and utility coordination efforts when required.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Maintain exceptional customer service and strong relationships with existing clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships withGDOT, City of Alpharetta, municipalities, utility providers, and private-sector clients.
• Work closely with the Survey Director and Alpharetta Office Manager to achieve business and operational goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, professional organizations, and strategic marketing efforts.
• Generate and document business development leads within Deltek Vision.
• Assist in developing marketing materials and proposals.
• Promote the full suite of NV5 services to clients and prospective customers.
• Participate in professional, industry, and civic organizations to increase market presence.

Requirements

• NC Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure
• 10–15+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple survey crews, project managers, and office staff.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
• Significant experience with GDOT transportation projects and requirements.
• Experience managing conventional, GPS, laser scanning, LiDAR, and UAV survey services.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and proposal development experience.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship management skills.
• Experience providing QA/QC oversight for survey deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and survey-related software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.