Survey Manager: Lead Boundary & Topographic Projects

Thomas & Hutton; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Durham, NC is seeking a Survey Manager - Professional Land Surveyor to lead complex boundary, topo, and subdivision surveys, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality maps and legal descriptions.

You will coordinate field crews, oversee schedules and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering teams while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land surveying experience (subdivision, topo, legal descriptions).
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey, GPS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Client-service mindset with the ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Schedule: Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 to solve complex surveying and mapping challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams.

Skills

Boundary & topo surveying

Subdivision mapping

Leadership & mentoring

Client communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

GPS equipment

Education

South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Carlson Survey software

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Thomas & Hutton in Durham, NC is seeking a Survey Manager - Professional Land Surveyor to lead complex boundary, topo, and subdivision surveys, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality maps and legal descriptions.

You will coordinate field crews, oversee schedules and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with engineering teams while building strong client relationships.