Survey Platting Manager

Gdbgeospatial; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Survey Platting Phase Manager to provide day-to-day leadership for platting and drafting teams. You will coordinate staffing, monitor schedules, and ensure quality standards while serving as a technical resource for staff and coordinating with clients and agencies.

You will mentor staff, oversee QA/QC of plats and related deliverables, and support project controls and billing activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying, platting, drafting, or related survey disciplines.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, drafting/design, or related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plat preparation, boundary and subdivision survey documentation, and easements.
• Strong proficiency with CAD and survey software; familiarity with project tracking/accounting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily platting and drafting activities for land survey projects.
• Assign staffing, monitor milestones, deliverables, and client deadlines.
• QA/QC plats, data, calculations, and related documents before submission.
• Review submittals for accuracy and regulatory compliance with SAM standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop technical staff; manage performance expectations.
• Assist with staffing decisions, onboarding, and training programs.
• Monitor workload, productivity, and schedule performance; report risks to management.
• Support project controls and billings related to platting activities.
• Develop SOPs for platting workflows and ensure management approval.
• Engage in planning meetings with clients and agencies; maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Surveying / Geomatics degree

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Project tracking software

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Your Impact at SAM

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.

What You Bring to SAM

• 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

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance:Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development:Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts:Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms