Project Surveyor

Atwell, LLC
Southfield, MI
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Experienced survey professionals with leadership skills and technical expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center will find this project-oriented role with flexible work arrangements in Southfield, Michigan.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of survey experience and leadership capabilities for team development
    — “Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.”
  • Individuals with a Professional Survey License and experience in ALTA surveys for renewable energy projects
    — “Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.”
  • Professionals skilled in using AutoCAD Civil 3D and who value cross-market experience
    — “Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.”

Things to consider

  • Commitment to ongoing training and development is expected, not optional
    — “Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.”
  • This role demands a high level of autonomy in managing projects from start to finish
    — “The autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience mentoring junior staff and managing survey crews
    — “As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.”
  • Highlight your ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center for complex projects
    — “Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of ALTA surveys and boundary surveying
    — “The ideal Project Manager will have an advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing diverse survey projects
  • mentoring junior staff
  • implementing new technologies
Typical background
8+ years of survey industry experienceprofessional survey license

Skills & requirements

Required

SurveyingProject ManagementTeam LeadershipAutocad Civil 3DTrimble Business Center

Preferred

ALTA SurveysConstruction StakingGPS Data CollectionLegal Descriptions

Stack & domain

Autocad Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterBoundary SurveysALTA SurveysConstruction StakingLevelingTraversingGPSData CollectionsLegal DescriptionsPlan InterpretationsReal Estate DocumentsLeadershipMentoringTeamworkProfessional Survey License (PLS / RLS)Real EstateLand DevelopmentEnergy

About the role

Original posting from Atwell, LLC via Greenhouse

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

As a Survey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will have the opportunity to do your best work with the flexibility of hybrid or remote work arrangements. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.

Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.

Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.

Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.

Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.

Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.

Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.

As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.

Take pride in rewarding and motivating your staff with spot bonuses and Peer Recognition Rewards

Qualifications:

Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS)

8+ years of survey industry-related work experience

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.

Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

The ideal Project Manager will have an advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

Competitive Compensation packages 

Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment 

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

Employee Referrals 

Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

Family Planning & IVF Benefits

Pet Insurance

Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Source: Atwell, LLC careers (Greenhouse)

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