Survey Project Manager

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Survey Project Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead survey initiatives from proposal to delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and coordinate with clients and staff to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements include a Georgia PLS or eligibility, SIT license, extensive surveying experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson, TopoDOT, Pix4D, and Open Roads. Relocation or sign‑on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Georgia Professional Land Surveyor license or ability to obtain within a year.
• GDOT experience required.
• 10+ years managing survey projects; 8+ years surveying experience.
• SIT license; Remote Pilot’s Certification a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Carlson.
• LiDAR/TopoDOT/Pix4D experience a plus.
• GDOT MicroStation/Open Roads Design experience desirable.
• Valid driver's license and insurable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Head with proposals, estimates, presentations, and recruiting.
• Proficiency with SIT or LS and survey software; coordinate resources.
• Coordinate with office staff and clients on project needs.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Lead pre-survey planning meetings with PMs, resident engineers, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal survey regulations and Accura procedures.

Skills

Project management

CAD

GIS

Robotic total stations

GPS post-processing

Drones

Budget management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying

Professional Land Surveyor in Georgia

SIT license

Remote Pilot’s Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

TopoDOT

Pix4D

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

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