Surveying Manager
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Job Location:
Franklin, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Surveying Manager
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Surveying Manager to work on-site in Franklin TN. The Surveying Manager plans organizes and directs work of other surveyors and technicians engaged in surveying the earths surface to determine precise location and measurements of points elevations lines area and contours for construction mapmaking utility locations subsurface utility engineering (SUE) land division titles or other purposes. The successful candidate will promote safe work practices of all survey staff. They will evaluate progress of the staff obtain results and recommend major changes to achieve overall results. They will also represent the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble field data perform survey calculations and prepare legal descriptions
- Manage operations of multiple field crews
- Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
- Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing
- Responsible for client management on projects
- Business development for discipline in market
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations goals feedback 1:1 meeting coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Required Experience:
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
- General understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- 10 years of experience in surveying including 2-3 years in a leadership role
- Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor
- Familiarity with subface utility designating and locating preferred
- A working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required
- Familiarity with aerial mapping LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred
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 |
