Survey Project Manager

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Retirement savings plan with company 5

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work env

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Survey Project Manager to lead complex survey projects in the Atlanta area. You will manage budgets, schedules, and resources, coordinate with clients and staff, and ensure compliance with Georgia registration and GDOT requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in surveying, a Georgia PLS, SIT license, and strong CAD skills. Relocation or sign-on bonus is available for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia; GDOT experience required.
• SIT license and Remote Pilot Certification a plus.
• 10+ years managing survey projects; 8+ years in survey work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson; LiDAR/TopoDOT/Pix4D experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GDOT ORD/MicroStation and SUE processes desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Head with proposals, estimates, and presentations.
• Coordinate budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for projects.
• Register as Land Surveyor in Georgia within one year and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead pre-survey planning meetings with project managers and engineers.
• Operate CAD, GIS and survey software; work with Robotic TSC and post-processing.
• Collaborate with office staff and clients; manage client relations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field

Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia

SIT license

Remote Pilot Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

TopoDOT

Pix4D

MicroStation/ORD

Job description

Job Title: Survey Project Manager

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

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus available

• Work Location: Atlanta, GA ***

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