Sr. Project Surveyor
About The Position
Are you a seasoned survey professional who excels at leading complex projects, guiding teams, and delivering high‑quality technical results? Do you enjoy collaborating with engineers, planners, and project leaders to drive innovative solutions across transportation infrastructure projects? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Surveyor to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC where you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing projects that support safer, smarter, and more resilient transportation systems. This is an amazing opportunity for a survey expert to lead various survey projects while providing QA/QC oversight to ensure precise, dependable results for clients.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; A.A.S. or B.S. in surveying or related field preferred (required if not professionally licensed)
- Minimum of 15 years of related survey experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D required; MicroStation experience is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, and team‑coordination skills with the ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and the broader public
- Ability to travel as needed preferred
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required unless holding a B.S. from an accredited survey program
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- MicroStation experience
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise survey projects from initiation through completion, working closely with clients to define scope, estimates, schedules, approvals, and delivery milestones
- Direct the execution of boundary, topographic, photogrammetric, construction, and GPS control surveys
- Perform QA/QC reviews, including post‑processing quality checks to uphold accuracy and compliance
- Organize, schedule, and oversee multiple field crews, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-documented field operations
- Partner with survey managers, engineers, and planners across the company on proposals, pursuits, and active projects
- Support the development of qualification materials and direct the preparation of survey deliverables, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
