Survey Project Manager

ESP Associates•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join its team in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The role oversees surveying operations, including field crews, technical staff, project management, and client relationships. The manager will lead and grow a team while overseeing a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector land improvement projects within a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm.

Requirements

Strong self-motivation and organizational skills.
Experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
Field experience with Trimble survey equipment.
Experience with survey data management using Trimble or Android devices.
Thorough working knowledge of GPS.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company's driving policy.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure in North Carolina and/or South Carolina.
Five or more years of progressive surveying management experience in residential or commercial development.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth, and IT.

Responsibilities

Oversee the surveying and geomatics group, including field operations, office personnel, and technical staff supporting public- and private-sector land improvement projects.
Build and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and organizational representatives to support business development and project success.
Lead, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and supporting staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality project delivery.
Manage contracts and projects from planning through completion, including coordinating assignments, allocating resources, and establishing schedules to meet deadlines.
Lead the planning and development of complex surveying projects, addressing technical challenges through research, problem-solving, and innovative approaches.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with a guaranteed employer match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, with eligibility after 60 days.
Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of Volunteer Time Off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options, with eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.