Survey Manager - Professional Land Surveyor

Thomas & Hutton
Greenville, SC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced land surveyors who lead field teams and manage complex mapping projects.

Best fit for

  • Experienced land surveyors with leadership skills and a track record in subdivision mapping
    — “Manage and coordinate boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys”
  • Candidates who value professional development and have a preference for on-site work in a collaborative environment
    — “Thomas & Hutton University and continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth”
  • Professionals with strong client relationship-building skills and a focus on project delivery
    — “Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams throughout project delivery”

Things to consider

  • On-site presence is required for most of the workweek, with limited remote flexibility
    — “Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding fieldwork and exposure to hazardous conditions
    — “Ability to work in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience managing field crews and delivering complex survey projects on time
    — “Lead and direct field survey crews and survey technicians to ensure quality project execution”
  • Emphasize your proficiency with Carlson Survey, GPS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment”
  • Demonstrate your ability to solve complex surveying challenges using professional judgment
    — “Utilize professional judgment and expertise to solve complex surveying and mapping challenges”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Completed complex surveying projects
  • Led field survey crews
Typical background
Professional Land Surveyor certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Land SurveyingBoundary CalculationsTopographic MappingProject Management

Preferred

GIS MappingRemote Sensing

Stack & domain

Carlson SurveyAutocadCivil 3DLeadershipCommunicationProfessional Land Surveyor (pls)SurveyingMapping

About the role

Original posting from Thomas & Hutton via Lever

Advance your surveying career where your work helps shape communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll lead complex surveying and mapping projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor survey professionals, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you're ready to combine your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and client-focused approach to deliver impactful projects, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

  • Manage and coordinate boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveys for a variety of public and private sector projects.
  • Prepare and oversee Topographic Maps, Boundary Adjustments, Subdivision Maps, Records of Survey, and Legal Descriptions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, boundary calculations, and legal ownership requirements.
  • Lead and direct field survey crews and survey technicians to ensure quality project execution.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations and quality standards.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams regarding surveying tasks, project requirements, and operational considerations.
  • Utilize professional judgment and expertise to solve complex surveying and mapping challenges.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams throughout project delivery.

What you bring:

  • South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in land surveying, subdivision mapping, topographic mapping, and preparation of legal descriptions.
  • Proficiency with Carlson Survey software and GPS equipment.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and sound professional judgment.
  • Client-service mindset with the ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in environments that may contain venomous snakes and insects, including ticks, bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work in a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures.
  • Ability to climb hills, walk long distances, and traverse varied terrain.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Why Thomas & Hutton:

  • Competitive salary plus performance bonus.
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance.
  • Thomas & Hutton University and continuing education opportunities to support your professional growth.
  • In-house Civil 3D training and career development programs.

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

How to apply:

Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Source: Thomas & Hutton careers (Lever)

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