Survey Group Manager

NV5; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Survey Group Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead and grow the Survey Department. This role requires oversight of conventional surveying, GPS, LiDAR, UAV, and related services, with emphasis on staff leadership and client relationships.

Ideal candidate has extensive surveying experience, senior leadership skills, and deep knowledge of NCDOT requirements to deliver high-quality projects and drive business development for NV5 in the Charlotte market.

Qualifications

• NC Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure required.
• 10–15+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Experience leading multiple survey crews and staff.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Charlotte survey operations team.
• Oversee GPS, LiDAR, UAV, and conventional surveying services.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain client relationships and pursue new business.
• Ensure QA/QC for all survey deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

AutoCAD

MicroStation

QA/QC oversight

Education

NC PLS licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Deltek Vision

Job description

Survey Group Manager

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 on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Group Manager to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Charlotte, NC 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 NCDOT requirements, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Leadership & Operations Management

• Manage all survey operations for the Charlotte 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 NCDOT 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 with NCDOT, City of Charlotte, municipalities, utility providers, and private‑sector clients.
• Work closely with the Survey Director and Charlotte 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.

Qualifications

• 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 NCDOT 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

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.