Survey Manager - Professional Land Surveyor

Thomas & Hutton

Durham, NC

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to licensed land surveyors with multidisciplinary experience working in the Southeast.

Best fit for

Licensed land surveyors with 5+ years of subdivision and topographic mapping experience
— “5+ years of experience in land surveying, subdivision mapping, topographic mapping, and preparation of legal descriptions.”
Candidates with leadership experience managing field crews and project timelines
— “Lead and direct field survey crews and survey technicians to ensure quality project execution.”
Professionals who thrive in collaborative, client-facing environments
— “Client-service mindset with the ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across disciplines.”

Things to consider

The role requires a South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license as a mandatory requirement
— “South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration required.”
The position demands adherence to strict legal and technical standards for surveying and mapping
— “Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, boundary calculations, and legal ownership requirements.”
The job involves physical demands such as lifting heavy items and working in varied terrain
— “Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience in managing complex projects and delivering quality results on time
— “Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet client expectations and quality standards.”
Highlight your ability to serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams
— “Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams regarding surveying tasks, project requirements, and operational considerations.”
Showcase 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 build and maintain strong client and team relationships
— “Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams throughout project delivery.”
Demonstrate your capacity 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

accurate survey deliverables
client satisfaction
timely project completion

Typical background

5+ years of experience in land surveying

Skills & requirements

Required

Land SurveyingBoundary CalculationsTopographic MappingLegal DescriptionsProject Management

Preferred

Carlson Survey SoftwareAutocadCivil 3D

Stack & domain

Land SurveyingSubdivision MappingTopographic MappingCarlson SurveyGps EquipmentAutocadCivil 3dLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingSouth Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (pls) RegistrationSurveyingEngineering

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)