Survey Manager

Surge Staffing; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Civil Design, Inc. in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead and coordinate land surveying projects from proposal through final delivery. You will oversee field crews, technical staff, and project budgets while ensuring accurate data and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, client-relations skills, and expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and GNSS technologies. On-site work with travel to project sites is involved.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of surveying experience with project management
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field preferred
• PS/PLS/RLS license preferred
• Strong knowledge of boundary, construction, and topographic surveying practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office
• Leadership and client-relations abilities

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage land surveying projects from proposal to delivery
• Oversee schedules, budgets, field crews, and staff
• Review field data, calculations, plats, and mapping products
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and contracts
• Serve as primary client contact and coordiante with stakeholders
• Mentor field and technical staff and support business development
• Ensure compliance with laws, standards, safety, and QC procedures
• Utilize GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, drones, and GIS tools

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Survey field supervision

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Professional Surveyor license (PS/PLS/RLS)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Drones

Job description

We’re hiring: Survey Manager

Location: Cary, NC | On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

Advanced Civil Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to join our team in Cary, North Carolina.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional who enjoys leading projects, developing client relationships, solving technical challenges, and mentoring field and technical staff.

About the Role

The Survey Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage land surveying projects from proposal through final delivery. This role will oversee project schedules, budgets, field crews, and technical staff while ensuring accurate survey data, regulatory compliance, quality deliverables, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, utility, right-of-way, and subdivision surveys
• Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Directing and supporting field survey crews and technical staff
• Reviewing field data, survey calculations, plats, legal descriptions, and mapping products
• Preparing proposals, fee estimates, and project contracts
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
• Resolving technical surveying challenges and coordinating with municipalities and utility companies
• Supporting business development, networking, client presentations, and project growth
• Mentoring and supporting the continued development of survey technicians
• Ensuring compliance with applicable surveying laws, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality-control procedures
• Utilizing technologies including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, drones, data collectors, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS applications

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of surveying experience, including project management responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Professional Surveyor (PS/PLS/RLS) license preferred
• Strong knowledge of boundary, construction, topographic, and other land surveying practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Experience with municipal, transportation, utility, or land development projects is a plus
• Business development and client relationship management experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

Advanced Civil Design combines the technical expertise and capabilities of a larger engineering firm with the personal relationships, communication, and collaborative environment of a smaller firm.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, training, and support for employees pursuing professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education.

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