Survey Manager

Surge Staffing•Cary, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Civil Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to join our team in Cary, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveying professional who enjoys leading projects, developing client relationships, solving technical challenges, and mentoring field and technical staff. The Survey Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage land surveying projects from proposal through final delivery. This role will oversee project schedules, budgets, field crews, and technical staff while ensuring accurate survey data, regulatory compliance, quality deliverables, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

5–10 years of surveying experience, including project management responsibilities
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
Professional Surveyor (PS/PLS/RLS) license preferred
Strong knowledge of boundary, construction, topographic, and other land surveying practices
Experience with municipal, transportation, utility, or land development projects is a plus
Business development and client relationship management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Managing multiple surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, utility, right-of-way, and subdivision surveys
Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Directing and supporting field survey crews and technical staff
Reviewing field data, survey calculations, plats, legal descriptions, and mapping products
Preparing proposals, fee estimates, and project contracts
Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
Resolving technical surveying challenges and coordinating with municipalities and utility companies
Supporting business development, networking, client presentations, and project growth
Mentoring and supporting the continued development of survey technicians
Ensuring compliance with applicable surveying laws, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality-control procedures
Utilizing technologies including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, drones, data collectors, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS applications