Survey Project Manager

ESP Associates; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Medical, vision & dental

Teladoc

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) seeks a Survey Project Manager to oversee surveying projects and lead field crews in Fort Mill, SC. This role supports the corporate office in a well-established engineering, surveying and planning firm.

The ideal candidate holds a PLS license (SC/NC preferred), has 5+ years of surveying management experience, and is proficient with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and GPS. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in NC and/or SC preferred
• 5+ years of progressive surveying management experience in residential/commercial development
• Strong skills in survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS; field experience with Trimble equipment
• Proficiency with survey data management using Trimble or Android devices
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth; IT skills are a plus
• Thorough working knowledge of GPS

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office) including field crews and staff
• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies
• Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and staff
• Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments, schedule and assign work to meet deadlines
• Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems and explore new concepts

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

GPS knowledge

Communication skills

Team coordination

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Trimble Survey equipment

Excel

Access

Google Earth

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) is seeking a Survey Project Manager for oversight of surveying projects to support the corporate office in Fort Mill, SC. 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.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (preferred).
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in surveying management in residential/commercial development preferred.
• 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, and ArcGIS 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 and IT 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 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

Employee Benefits:

• 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
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses