Survey Project Lead: CAD & Field Data Expert

Genuine Search Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our office-based surveying team in Cincinnati. This role focuses on preparing high-quality survey deliverables, supporting licensed surveyors, and collaborating with field crews on commercial, residential, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of survey CAD drafting experience, is licensed or pursuing licensure (PLS/RPLS), and is proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of survey CAD drafting experience.
• PLS/RPLS license or actively pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, easement, and construction surveys.
• Experience preparing plats, legal descriptions, and survey exhibits.
• Knowledge of coordinate systems, survey calculations, and field-to-finish workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, route, easement, and construction surveys.
• Draft plats, legal descriptions, right of way exhibits, and record drawings using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Process and organize field data collected from GPS, total stations, UAVs, and laser scanning.
• Assist with survey calculations, boundary analysis, deed research, and title review.
• Coordinate with field crews to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate project deliverables.
• Maintain drafting standards and perform quality control reviews of survey documents.
• Support project managers with scheduling, document preparation, and client deliverables.
• Work closely with engineers and designers to support land development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with mentoring junior CAD technicians and implementing drafting best practices.

Skills

Survey CAD drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Boundary analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring CAD technicians

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS/RPLS)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Genuine Search Group is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our office-based surveying team in Cincinnati. This role focuses on preparing high-quality survey deliverables, supporting licensed surveyors, and collaborating with field crews on commercial, residential, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of survey CAD drafting experience, is licensed or pursuing licensure (PLS/RPLS), and is proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and