Survey Manager

Socket.dev; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career development

In-house Civil 3D training

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to lead boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for public and private sector projects across the Southeast. You will mentor survey professionals, work with multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects from planning to delivery.

The role requires a PLS license (preferred in GA/SC), a Bachelor's degree (preferred), and 5+ years of surveying experience with Carlson Survey, GPS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Georgia or South Carolina PLS license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in land surveying, subdivision/topographic mapping, and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and professional judgment.
• Client-service mindset with leadership ability and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Regular schedule: Mon–Thu 7:30–5:30, Fri 7:30–11:30.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for public and private projects.
• Prepare and oversee Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards, regulations, boundary calculations, and ownership requirements.
• Lead field survey crews and technicians to ensure quality project execution.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams on surveying tasks.
• Apply professional judgment to solve surveying and mapping challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Client-service mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Land Surveyor license preferred

Tools

Carlson Survey

GPS equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Advance your surveying career where your work helps shape communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll lead complex surveying and mapping projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor survey professionals, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you're ready to combine your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and client-focused approach to deliver impactful projects, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you bring

• Georgia or South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ 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.
• Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

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.

Why Thomas & Hutton

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus.
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance.
• Thomas & Hutton University and continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth.
• In-house Civil 3D training and career development programs.

Schedule

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.