Survey Manager

Planet Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

401K and profit sharing

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Planet Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Survey Manager to lead boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for public and private sector projects. You will mentor survey crews, coordinate with engineering teams, and manage schedules, quality, and client expectations.

Ideal candidates hold SC PLS registration, 8+ years of land surveying experience, and proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• SC PLS registration is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years in land surveying and mapping.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey, GPS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for public and private sector projects.
• Prepare Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards and legal ownership requirements.
• Direct field survey crews to ensure quality project execution.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Serve as technical advisor to engineering teams on surveying tasks.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.

Skills

PLS registration

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PLS preferred

Tools

Carlson Survey

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS equipment

Job description

Compensation between $100K and $130K!

We are partnering with our client to find a Survey Manager in the Greenville, South Carolina area, who will be responsible forleading complex surveying and mapping projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor survey professionals. The Survey Manager will manage and coordinate boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for a variety of public and private sector projects.

Required

• South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in land surveying, subdivision mapping, topographic mapping, and preparation of legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound professional judgment.
• Client-service mindset with the ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across disciplines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects, including ticks, bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to climb hills, walk long distances, and traverse varied terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for a variety of public and private sector projects.
• Prepare and oversee Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, boundary calculations, and legal ownership requirements.
• Lead and direct field survey crews and survey technicians to ensure quality project execution.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams regarding surveying tasks, project requirements, and operational considerations.
• Utilize professional judgment and expertise to solve complex surveying and mapping challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams throughout project delivery.

Pay

Pay: $100K - $130K DOE

• Excellent health and dental benefits - 100% covered for individual and family.
• 401K and profit sharing!
• Great company - with competitive pay!

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