Survey- Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Franklin, TN

20h

About The Position

As a Survey Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll manage and deliver a wide range of surveying services, including boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, topographic, control, design, and construction surveys. You’ll provide technical guidance, mentorship, and project oversight for field and office staff, ensuring the quality and accuracy of survey deliverables, maps, and property descriptions. You’ll also support business development and marketing efforts to grow CEC’s Survey Practice, collaborating across internal disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions. At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company. Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to professional sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone. We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way. We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

Requirements

• Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) in Tennessee
• 5+ years of professional land surveying experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; Trimble Business Center experience preferred
• Solid understanding of land surveying principles, legal aspects, and field-to-finish workflows
• Experience with project management including budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor staff, provide technical oversight, and work collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated success with client development and practice growth initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of surveying projects, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, control, and construction surveys
• Review and verify technical accuracy of survey deliverables, including plats, legal descriptions, calculations, and staking reports
• Support training and mentorship of junior staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and technical standards
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (preferred) for processing and drafting
• Engage in client relationship management, proposal preparation, and business development to expand the survey practice
• Collaborate across internal disciplines to support multidiscipline project delivery

Benefits

• CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees