Survey Platting Manager

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Franklin (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Tennessee is seeking a Survey Platting Phase Manager to lead the platting and drafting team under the Survey Project Manager. You will manage staffing, schedules, QA/QC, and client coordination while upholding SAM quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor staff, oversee billing reviews within the platting department, and help shape procedures and SOPs to improve efficiency and project delivery across surveying projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying/platted drafting experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating technical staff.
• Degree in surveying or geomatics preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD and survey software.
• Licensure: SIT/PLS preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, and direct daily platting/drafting activities.
• Manage staffing, assignments, and project milestones.
• Oversee QA/QC of plats and related deliverables.
• Review submissions for regulatory compliance and quality.
• Train, coach, and develop technical staff.
• Monitor workload and communicate risks to management.
• Support billing review and project controls.
• Develop SOPs and improve workflows.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Survey theory

Geospatial discipline

Team coordination

Project oversight

Quality control

Formation

Bachelor’s in surveying/geomatics

Associate degree in surveying or related

Outils

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Project tracking software

Description du poste

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Platting Manager

US-TN-Franklin

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

The Survey Platting Phase Manager provides day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for the team responsible for platting and related drafting deliverables. Working under the direction of a Survey Project Manager, this role coordinates staffing and assignments, monitors schedules and deliverables, supports project controls, and maintains quality standards for plats and associated survey documents. The position also serves as a technical resource for staff, supports client and agency coordination, and elevates key project concerns and decision points to the Project Manager.

• Plan, organize, and direct the daily activities of platting and drafting staff supporting assigned land survey projects.

• Execute work plans and establish staffing and task assignments to meet project milestones, deliverables, and client deadlines.
• Perform and oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of plats, platting data, calculations, supporting documents, and related deliverables before submission to the Dept. Manager, Licensed Surveyor, client, or municipalities.
• Review platting submittals for completeness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency with SAM quality standards and client specifications.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop technical staff; provide clear direction regarding scope, assignments, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Participate in employee selection, onboarding, training, performance appraisal, and other staff-management activities as assigned.
• Monitor workload, productivity, resource utilization, and schedule performance; communicate risks, staffing needs, and potential delays to the Dept Manager.
• Support project controls by maintaining project management entries, tracking deliverables, and assisting with project status reporting.
• Manage and perform billing review for the platting department, including reviewing project billing information for accuracy, monitoring scope and budget status, and coordinating with Dept. Manager and Project Managers as needed to address billing-related issues.
• Participate in planning and implement procedures, standards, and systems that improve operating efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for platting workflows and submit proposed procedures or revisions for management review and approval.
• Attend planning commission, municipal, client, or other project meetings as needed.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal SAM teams; communicate project information as authorized by the Dept. Manager.
• Coordinate with IT and other internal support groups to resolve software, hardware, workflow, or production issues affecting the platting team.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, local, and jurisdictional requirements affecting land surveying, subdivision plats, easements, rights-of-way, and recording/submittal processes.
• Use and support applicable CAD, survey processing, document management, and project tracking software used by SAM.
• Complete assigned training, independent study, and continuing education to maintain and expand technical and leadership proficiency.
• Provide support to other operational units as needed and perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying, platting, drafting, or a related technical survey discipline, including experience leading or coordinating technical staff.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, drafting/design, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plat preparation, boundary and subdivision survey documentation, easements, rights-of-way, and applicable jurisdictional platting requirements.
• Strong proficiency with CAD and survey-related software; experience with tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MS Office Suite, and project tracking/accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple assignments, define deliverables clearly, and meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining quality, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Ability to oversee, mentor, motivate, and develop a technical team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, management, clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of survey methods, techniques, and field-to-finish workflows sufficient to review and coordinate platting deliverables.
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure preferred, but not required unless needed for specific assigned duties

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.