Survey Group Manager

Esp-Associates,-Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO & 10 paid holidays

VTO (Volunteer Time Off)

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Survey Group Manager to lead field and office surveying teams on residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate crews, supervise staff, administer contracts, and drive revenue growth strategies to expand market presence.

Candidate must hold SC Professional Land Surveyor licensure with 5+ years in surveying management. Proficiency with Trimble and AutoCAD Civil 3D, plus GPS, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• SC Professional Land Surveyor licensure required.
• 5+ years in surveying management for residential/commercial development.
• Strong skills with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveying and geomatics group (field and office) with multiple crews.
• Plan, organize, supervise survey crews, technicians and staff.
• Administer contracts and manage projects; coordinate assignments.
• Develop plans to grow revenue and market presence.
• Prepare proposals, billing and review monthly financials.
• Review timesheets and ensure project deliverables meet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Self-motivation

Education

Professional Land Surveyor licensure (SC)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

TrimbleSurvey equipment

GPS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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Survey Group Manager

Regular Full-Time Charleston, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5629

ESP Associates has an immediate opportunity for a Survey Group Manager to support our Community Infrastructure Business Unit in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities:

• The Survey Manager will be responsible for all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office) consisting of several field crews and supporting technical staff involved with public and private sector land improvement projects.
• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies.
• Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and other staff members.
• Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
• Develop strategic plans to drive revenue growth and expand market presence.
• Develop and implement client pursuit strategies
• Schedule and assign work to meet completion date.
• Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject area, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.
• Assist in preparation of and review survey deliverables.
• Prepare and review proposals for potential projects.
• Prepare, review and approve monthly billing.
• Review monthly financial statements.
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in South Carolina, required.
• 5+ 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, as well as field experience with Trimble Survey field equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Eartha plus. Thorough working knowledge of GPS required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

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)