Survey Project Manager

atwellgroup; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

401K match - 1:1 up to 4%

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Atwell is seeking a seasoned Survey Project Manager to lead our survey group across residential, commercial land development and renewable energy projects. You will manage projects end-to-end with a collaborative team of office and field staff in an entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of survey experience, a PLS/PSM license, strong leadership, and proficiency in Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D to deliver precise ALTA surveys, boundary work, and construction

Qualifications

• Must hold Professional Survey License (PLS/PSM).
• 8+ years of survey industry experience.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong understanding of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, construction staking, and related real estate documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data using the latest technology and software.
• Analyze site conditions and factors for development including legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easements, and condo docs.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys for solar or wind power projects.
• Guide junior team members on permits, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software to complete assignments on time and within budgets.
• Attend paid training and industry conferences.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Survey data analysis

Education

Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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!

• 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 Southeast US

As a Survey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.
• Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.
• Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
• Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)
• 8+ plus years of survey industry related work experience
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
• Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• The ideal Project Manager will have advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range
$100,000 - $135,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:

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 be