Transportation Surveying Manager

Thomaston, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Transportation Surveying Manager

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Surveying Manager to work on-site in Thomaston GA. This individual will lead survey operations for civil and transportation projects manage multiple field crews oversee project delivery and drive client development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
Enforce QA/QC manage budgets schedules and client expectations.
Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility corridor surveys.
Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing
Responsible for client management on projects

Required Qualifications

PLS license required.
Twelve plus years of survey experience with at least five in a supervisory role.
Extensive DOT/municipal project background.
Fluency with Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
In-depth knowledge of federal state and local survey regulations.
Bachelors in surveying or civil tech preferred.
Subsurface utility locating/designating expertise.
Experience with LiDAR aerial mapping or sUAS operations.

If you are a motivated and experienced Surveying Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity we encourage you to apply for this position. Once you have formally applied for the position please feel free to send your resume to for immediate review.

Industry & Domain Knowledge	High	- Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years in civil engineering surveying or closely related surveying roles. - Domain Expertise: Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license required; working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations mandatory. - Market: Experience with Tennessee state surveying regulations and local jurisdiction requirements essential for compliance and legal surveying practice. Rationale
Company Size Background	Medium	Experience working in large civil engineering firms with 500 employees or similar enterprise-scale organizations preferred; familiarity with multi-disciplinary teams and complex project environments. Rationale
Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience	High	10 years managing and performing land surveying projects including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation; experience leading multiple field crews and managing project budgets and client relationships; demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with Federal State and local surveying regulations in civil engineering contexts. Rationale
Career Stability	Medium	Minimum 10 years of continuous experience in land surveying roles demonstrating career stability Evidence of progressive responsibility or leadership in surveying or project management Preferably tenure in civil engineering or surveying firms with consistent employment history Rationale
Must-have skills	High	1. Proficient use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Inroads/Microstation for survey plan preparation and drafting. 2. Extensive experience (10 years) in land surveying including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation. 3. Working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations including Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor licensure. Rationale
Educational Qualifications	Low	- High school diploma or equivalent required - Equivalent experience in surveying accepted - Focus on 10 years of surveying experience and Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license Rationale
Required Software Tools	High	AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation: Proficient use for survey plan preparation and design documentation. InRoads: Hands-on experience for survey calculations and terrain modeling. Familiarity with aerial mapping technologies such as LiDAR scanning and sUAS (drones) for advanced surveying applications. Rationale
Certifications & Licenses	High	Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (PLS) license required; must be active and valid. No immigration sponsorship except TN visa eligibility. License must comply with Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations. Rationale
Managerial Experience	High	Required: Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience managing multiple field crews or survey teams; Proven leadership in a mid-management role overseeing team performance and project delivery; Experience managing client relationships and project budgets in surveying or civil engineering. Rationale
Commute/Relocation	High	Onsite role based in Franklin Tennessee; candidates must be able to work onsite full-time and either live within reasonable commuting distance or be fully willing to relocate without relocation assistance as no relocation support is provided. Rationale

Position: Transportation Surveying Manager We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Surveying Manager to work on-site in Thomaston GA. This individual will lead survey operations for civil and transportation projects manage multiple field crews oversee project delivery and drive client dev...

Position: Transportation Surveying Manager

Key Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
Enforce QA/QC manage budgets schedules and client expectations.
Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility corridor surveys.
Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing
Responsible for client management on projects

Required Qualifications

PLS license required.
Twelve plus years of survey experience with at least five in a supervisory role.
Extensive DOT/municipal project background.
Fluency with Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
In-depth knowledge of federal state and local survey regulations.
Bachelors in surveying or civil tech preferred.
Subsurface utility locating/designating expertise.
Experience with LiDAR aerial mapping or sUAS operations.

Industry & Domain Knowledge	High	- Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years in civil engineering surveying or closely related surveying roles. - Domain Expertise: Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license required; working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations mandatory. - Market: Experience with Tennessee state surveying regulations and local jurisdiction requirements essential for compliance and legal surveying practice. Rationale
Company Size Background	Medium	Experience working in large civil engineering firms with 500 employees or similar enterprise-scale organizations preferred; familiarity with multi-disciplinary teams and complex project environments. Rationale
Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience	High	10 years managing and performing land surveying projects including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation; experience leading multiple field crews and managing project budgets and client relationships; demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with Federal State and local surveying regulations in civil engineering contexts. Rationale
Career Stability	Medium	Minimum 10 years of continuous experience in land surveying roles demonstrating career stability Evidence of progressive responsibility or leadership in surveying or project management Preferably tenure in civil engineering or surveying firms with consistent employment history Rationale
Must-have skills	High	1. Proficient use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Inroads/Microstation for survey plan preparation and drafting. 2. Extensive experience (10 years) in land surveying including field data collection survey calculations and legal description preparation. 3. Working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations including Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor licensure. Rationale
Educational Qualifications	Low	- High school diploma or equivalent required - Equivalent experience in surveying accepted - Focus on 10 years of surveying experience and Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license Rationale
Required Software Tools	High	AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation: Proficient use for survey plan preparation and design documentation. InRoads: Hands-on experience for survey calculations and terrain modeling. Familiarity with aerial mapping technologies such as LiDAR scanning and sUAS (drones) for advanced surveying applications. Rationale
Certifications & Licenses	High	Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (PLS) license required; must be active and valid. No immigration sponsorship except TN visa eligibility. License must comply with Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations. Rationale
Managerial Experience	High	Required: Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience managing multiple field crews or survey teams; Proven leadership in a mid-management role overseeing team performance and project delivery; Experience managing client relationships and project budgets in surveying or civil engineering. Rationale
Commute/Relocation	High	Onsite role based in Franklin Tennessee; candidates must be able to work onsite full-time and either live within reasonable commuting distance or be fully willing to relocate without relocation assistance as no relocation support is provided. Rationale