Survey Manager

Thomas & Hutton; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton seeks a seasoned Surveying professional to lead boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for diverse public and private projects in the Southeast. You will mentor field crews, oversee maps and legal descriptions, and ensure compliance with surveying standards while managing schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, apply professional judgment to solve complex mapping challenges, and build strong relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; PLS license preferred where applicable.
• Georgia or South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor license preferred.
• 5+ years of land surveying, subdivision mapping, and topographic mapping experience.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment; strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for public/private projects.
• Prepare Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, and legal descriptions.
• Direct field crews and ensure quality project execution.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Advise engineering teams on surveying tasks and requirements.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project coordination

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Georgia/SC PLS 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.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: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.