Survey Project Manager

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus available

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Survey Project Manager in the Atlanta area to lead complex land surveying initiatives.

You will coordinate with office staff and clients, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and ensure compliance with local and state survey regulations. Ideal candidates hold a Georgia PLS, with 10+ years of survey project management, GDOT experience, SIT license, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson, TopoDOT, and Pix4D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field; 10+ years of survey project management preferred.
• Georgia PLS license or ability to obtain within a year; GDOT experience required.
• SIT license and remote piloting certification are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Head in proposals, estimates, and presentations.
• Coordinate with staff and clients; manage budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Lead land surveying projects with CAD/GIS and robotic equipment; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Budget & scheduling

Client coordination

Survey leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Land Surveying / Civil Engineering

Professional Land Surveyor (Georgia)

GDOT experience

SIT license

Remote Pilot’s Certification 107 (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

TopoDOT

Pix4D

MicroStation/ORD

GPS post-processing

Job description

Job Title: Survey Project Manager

Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

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
• 107 Remote Pilot’s Certification a plus
• 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

Benefits

• 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