Survey Project Manager

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Survey to lead a team responsible for drafting and reviewing site plans and construction documents. You will review survey data with modern software, analyze conditions, and supervise crews and office staff to deliver accurate ALTA and boundary surveys for development projects.

The role emphasizes mentoring, staff development, and ongoing professional growth, with opportunities to participate in training, conferences, and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of survey industry experience.
• Experience coaching and developing growing teams.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, and related real estate documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data using the latest technology and software.
• Analyze site conditions and factors for development, including ALTA surveys and legal descriptions.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys for solar or wind projects.
• Prepare permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans and construction documents.
• Attend paid training and industry conferences and networking events.
• Mentor staff with training plans, career development, and performance recognition.
• Reward staff with spot bonuses and peer recognition rewards.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Staff development

Communication

Coaching

Education

Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.
• Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.
• Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
• Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.
• Take pride in rewarding and motivating your staff with spot bonuses and Peer Recognition Rewards

Requirements

• Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)
• 8+ plus years of survey industry related work experience
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
• Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• The ideal Project Manager will have advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents