Survey Project Manager

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks a highly experienced Land Surveyor to join our Chattanooga team. You will lead survey projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients and staff on complex ALTA, boundary and topographic surveys.

Requirements include Georgia PLS or eligibility, GDOT background, 10+ years of project management, SIT license, and strong AutoCAD/Carlson skills; LiDAR tooling like TopoDOT or Pix4D is a plus. Relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in surveying, civil engineering, or related field with applicable experience.
• Must be a Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia or eligible to become licensed within a year.
• GDOT experience required and 10+ years of survey project management.
• 8+ years of hands-on land surveying experience; SIT license held.
• Strong AutoCAD and Carlson skills; LiDAR / TopoDOT and Pix4D a plus.
• Experience with GDOT ORD, SUE process, and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Head with proposals, estimates, and recruiting tasks.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients; manage budgets and schedules.
• Lead survey projects, ensure compliance with regulations and Accura procedures.
• Plan pre-survey activities with PMs, engineers, and contractors.
• Deliver surveys including ALTA, boundaries, topography, inventories, and more.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GIS platforms

Robotic total stations

GPS post processing

Drones & scanners

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Professional Land Surveyor license in Georgia

GDOT experience

10+ years managing survey projects

8+ years in land surveying

SIT license

AutoCAD and Carlson expertise

LiDAR / TopoDOT / Pix4D experience

GDOT MicroStation / ORD familiarity

GDOT SUE process knowledge

Driver’s license, insurable

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

TopoDOT

Pix4D

MicroStation / ORD

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus available

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Will assist the Department Head in preparing proposals, estimates, presentations, employee evaluations, and the recruiting process.
• SIT or LS required
• Proficiency in CAD, Least Squares Reduction and other Survey Software
• Experience with GIS platforms is desirable
• Experience with Robotic Total Stations, GPS (including post processing).
• Experience with scanners, drones, and other emerging technologies is desirable
• Should be registered in Georgia or the ability to become registered within a year as a Land Surveyor.
• A demonstrated record of success on ALTA, route/database, boundaries, topographical, inventories, and other types of surveys
• Coordinates with office staff and clients as required.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules and resource allocation
• Must have project management experience
• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal survey regulations as well as Accura Engineering procedures.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field from an accredited program or a scientific area and/or equivalent work experience preferred. Will accept two year degree plus experience.
• Must be Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia, other states licenses are desirable
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) experience required
• 10+ years of experience managing survey projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• 8+ years of experience in land surveying
• SIT license
• Advanced knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and Carlson
• LiDAR collection and software experience (TopoDOT and Pix4D) a plus
• Experienced with GDOT MicroStation/Open Roads Design (ORD) desirable
• Working knowledge of GDOT SUE process desirable
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify