Survey Project Manager

McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984.
We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success.
Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer to offer flexible and hybrid schedules, competitive salary and bonuses, and a generous benefit package.
The Survey Project Manager assists the Practice Area Leader in leadership and management of the survey division ensuring the quality and accuracy of survey data, calculations, and reports.
They possess knowledge of land surveying principles and practices and are responsible for the effective schedules, contracts, budgets, and accuracy of all projects.
Responsibilities Coordinate and assist with the supervision of McGill survey department activities.
Communicate with clients, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project requirements, specifications, and expectations.
Assist with survey proposals, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
Perform research and calculations to prepare jobs for field surveying activities.
Perform survey adjustments and analysis of field data gathered by McGill survey crews.
Perform complex surveying tasks such as boundary determination and surface modeling.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of survey data, calculations, and reports.
Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
Review and certify survey drawings and reports.
Manage and maintain survey equipment, software, and records.
Be a morale booster.
Serves on Committees and Teams as requested by management.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Professional land surveyor license Required (preferable in NC & TN) Degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field preferred Minimum of eight years of experience in surveying and engineering projects Proficient in using surveying instruments, software, and methods.
Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and the ability to obtain security clearance.
Must have the physical ability to work outdoors in all weather for extended periods of time and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to travel and work on projects throughout North Carolina and the surrounding states Strong technical, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to identify potential conflicts and issues.
Understanding of how underground utility systems work and ability to obtain below grade measurements without confined space entry.
Thorough knowledge and experience operating surveying equipment Experience in the use of surveying software: AutoCAD Civil3D, TBC, Bentley MicroStation Knowledge of survey data collection principles, practices, methods and procedures Proficient in reading engineering, architectural, and structural drawings Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits Flexible & hybrid schedules Competitive salary and performance bonuses Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act.
Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD.
Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.
252.
0575.