Survey Project Manager

Atwellgroup; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwellgroup, located in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead a team responsible for survey planning and project management. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Survey License and over 8 years of experience in the survey industry.

This role includes overseeing technical aspects of surveys, mentoring junior staff, and providing comprehensive construction-related services. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of survey-industry related work experience.
• Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM) required.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in drafting and finalizing site plans.
• Review project survey data and site conditions.
• Provide oversight on large-scale surveys.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mentoring and coaching

Technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Analysis of site conditions

Survey techniques

Education

Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)

8+ years of relevant survey industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Survey Project Manager

Job Description

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)
• 8+ 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, and Real Estate Documents.

Pay Range

$100,000 – $135,000 USD

Atwell Benefits

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match