Survey Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering, surveying, and planning firm is seeking a Survey Project Manager to oversee survey projects and manage a team in Cornelius, NC. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a reputable organization, providing competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews

401(k) plans with guaranteed employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Flexible Benefits Plan

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in surveying management.
• Field experience with Trimble survey equipment.
• Strong self-motivational and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group.
• Plan and supervise survey crews and technicians.
• Prepare proposals and manage project contracts.

Skills

Self-motivational

Organizational skills

Survey data management

Knowledge of GPS

Education

Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Google Earth

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) is seeking a Survey Project Manager for oversight of surveying projects to support the corporate office in Cornelius, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional to continue to grow your career in a well-established and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible charge of all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office) consisting of field crews and supporting technical staff involved with public and private sector land improvement projects.
• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies.
• Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and other staff members.
• Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. Schedule and assign work to meet completion date.
• Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject area, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.
• Prepare proposals for potential projects.
• Prepare review and approve monthly billing.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina, .
• 3+ or more years of progressive experience in surveying management in residential/commercial development .
• Candidate will be expected to possess strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, as well as field experience with Trimble Survey field equipment.
• Computer skills involve survey data management using Trimble or Android devices.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth a plus.
• Thorough working knowledge of GPS required.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 50.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Insurance
• Long-Term Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses