Survey Manager (PLS)

Impact Recruitment; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment, Greenville, SC, seeks a Survey Manager – Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead survey projects and manage field crews through the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in land surveying, a South Carolina PLS license, and proficiency with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GPS equipment. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; position is on-site with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in land surveying, subdivision mapping, topographic mapping, and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment.
• Active South Carolina Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate land surveys and investigations
• Prepare Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions
• Ensure compliance with regulations, including boundary calculations and legal ownership requirements
• Oversee project schedules and budgets for timely, cost-effective delivery
• Advise engineering teams on projects, tasks, and operational needs
• Apply standard surveying concepts and professional judgment
• Perform complex boundary and topographic surveying and mapping tasks
• Lead, direct, and mentor field survey crews and technicians
• Demonstrate creativity and independent judgment in problem-solving

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional Land Surveyor license (SC)

Tools

Carlson Survey

GPS equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Impact Recruitment is seeking a motivated and driven Survey Manager – Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join the team in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is responsible for managing survey projects, leading field crews, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate land surveys and investigations
• Prepare Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including boundary calculations and legal ownership requirements
• Oversee project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Serve as an advisor to engineering teams regarding projects, tasks, and operational needs
• Apply standard land surveying concepts, practices, and procedures with professional judgment
• Perform complex boundary and topographic surveying and mapping tasks
• Lead, direct, and mentor field survey crews and survey technicians
• Demonstrate creativity and independent judgment in problem-solving

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in land surveying, subdivision mapping, topographic mapping, and preparation of legal descriptions
• Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment

Education & Licensure:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Active South Carolina Registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required

Required Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a regular schedule: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Strong client-service orientation
• Self-starter with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.

Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.