Survey Project Manager

Atwellgroup; Atwell (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Hybrid work

Travel vouchers

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Licensure help

Wellness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is hiring a Survey Project Manager with proven experience in heavy highway and transportation projects. Lead survey operations from planning through construction and guide teams to deliver accurate data and thoughtful solutions.

Strong candidates will have a professional survey license (preferred), 8+ years in the field, and familiarity with Civil 3D & Trimble tools. This hybrid role supports collaboration across engineers, contractors, and agencies.

Qualifications

• PLS/RLS license preferred
• 8+ years experience in survey/civil engineering focused on heavy highways
• Strong leadership to manage teams and budgets
• Advanced knowledge of construction staking, GPS, traversing, plan interpretation
• Familiarity with DOT standards and heavy highway construction processes
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center

Responsibilities

• Lead survey operations on highway and infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Manage survey crews and office staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee data collection, review, and analysis using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and public agencies on roadway, bridge, and utility projects.
• Provide construction staking, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and quality oversight.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

PLS / RLS license

8+ years heavy highway surveying

Leadership & team management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

GPS & staking

DOT standards experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Atwell is hiring a Survey Project Manager with proven experience in heavy highway and transportation projects. This is an opportunity to lead complex infrastructure work that directly impacts communities, while growing your career in a collaborative and flexible environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead survey operations on highway and infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Manage survey crews and office staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee data collection, review, and analysis using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and public agencies on roadway, bridge, and utility projects.
• Provide construction staking, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and quality oversight.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

What You Bring

• Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of survey or civil engineering experience with heavy highway focus.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage teams and budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of construction staking, GPS, traversing, and plan interpretation.
• Familiarity with DOT standards and heavy highway construction processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Why Atwell

At Atwell, you’ll have the autonomy to manage projects, the flexibility of hybrid work, and the support of a collaborative team. You’ll work on projects that strengthen infrastructure, grow your expertise, and give you a platform to lead.

Pay Range

$100,000—$130,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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