Survey Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K match

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead a diverse group delivering site plans, boundary surveys, and construction documents. You will supervise field crews, office staff, and technicians, guided by a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture across residential, commercial land development, and renewable energy projects.

You will leverage Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while mentoring staff and growing the survey practice at

Qualifications

• Oversees drafting, reviewing, and finalizing site plans and construction documents.
• Mentors and develops junior staff and crews.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff.

Responsibilities

• Review survey data using industry software.
• Analyze site conditions and legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, and condo documents.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys for solar or wind projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team mentorship

Client collaboration

Technical surveying knowledge

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

As aSurvey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range

$100,000 - $135,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 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
• 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

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