Survey – Project Manager

Ayres Associates; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

Professional development opportunities

ESOP

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays with flexible/sm

Job summary

A leading survey company in North Carolina is looking for a passionate Survey Project Manager to lead diverse survey functions. You will mentor staff development, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project outcomes. Candidates must possess Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification in North Carolina and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. This role includes flexible working hours. Join us at a company that values professional growth and offers solid benefits including health insurance and an employee stock ownership plan.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification in North Carolina is required.
• Strong technical ability and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to recognize and embrace new geospatial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Mentor and develop the North Carolina survey team.
• Network and develop relationships with clients.
• Support survey technicians through all project aspects.
• Perform QA/QC on survey projects.
• Adhere to OSHA safety practices.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

Mentorship

Communication

Quality Assurance

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensing

Job description

Our Geospatial team provides a wide variety of survey and mapping services to clients in both private and public sectors, including our own internal projects generated from our multi‑disciplined company. These services are supported by a cohesive national team of geospatial professionals including Professional Surveyors, Mappers, crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers, bringing consistency and flexible resources to our employees and clients.

We are seeking a survey project manager who is passionate about the survey profession, has strong technical ability, and possesses the leadership capabilities to secure new and repeat work. This individual will help Ayres continue to build its land survey presence in North Carolina. As a project manager of land survey, you will lead and work on a variety of survey functions that allow you to build a team and advance your career.

Success will be defined by your ability to handle multiple priorities, represent Ayres professionally through strong communication and relationship‑building skills, and mentor staff development. Flexibility is essential, as responsibilities will fluctuate with overtime and occasional out‑of‑town travel.

On Any Given Day, You’ll

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Help in the continued mentorship and development of our North Carolina survey team.
• Network and develop relationships with clients and others in your industry.
• Work directly with internal and external clients.
• Support survey technicians through all aspects of the project.
• Perform QA/QC on survey projects.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina.
• Ability to recognize and embrace new geospatial technologies.
• Ability to conduct business development activities.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.