Survey Manager

Job Title: Survey Manager
Job Description
The Survey Manager leads multiple survey parties and oversees all aspects of land and pipeline surveying projects, from planning and data collection through certification and as-built documentation. This role combines technical expertise in surveying and mapping with hands-on project oversight, ensuring accurate measurements, regulatory compliance, and high-quality deliverables for construction, land development, and pipeline projects.
Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, organize, and direct the work of multiple survey parties engaged in surveying the Earth's surface to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours.
• Manage survey activities that support construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining, pipeline, and other related purposes.
• Research and analyze previous survey evidence, legal records, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other documentation to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Develop new data sets from photogrammetric records and integrate them into project deliverables.
• Determine and implement methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control for various project types.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, sketches, and documentation to describe, support, and certify survey work performed.
• Oversee practical survey operations for pipeline construction, including survey control, boundary recovery, topographic and hazard surveys, construction staking, field design, and as-built methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with land surveying standards, pipeline mapping requirements, pipeline construction specifications, and as-built integrity practices.
• Use AutoCAD, TBC, Civil 3D, Trimble GPS, and other survey-related software and equipment to process, analyze, and present survey data.
• Deploy to the field as needed to support clients by overseeing survey crews and projects, including pipeline and water-related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to support land development, pipeline, oil and gas, and water treatment projects through accurate survey deliverables.
• Provide leadership and direction for the survey department, including long-term oversight of survey operations at the Lexington, KY location.
• Manage project-related travel and expenses in accordance with company policies, ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement documentation.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Proven experience with practical survey and pipeline construction methods, including survey control, boundary recovery, topographic and hazard surveys, construction staking, field design, and as-built methodologies.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices.
• Experience with pipeline mapping, pipeline construction, and as-built integrity compliance practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and TBC (Trimble Business Center) or similar survey-related software.
• Ability to work effectively with survey equipment and related technologies, including GPS and total stations.
• Willingness to deploy to the field to support clients by overseeing survey crews and projects as needed.
• Clean driving record suitable for project-related travel.
• Ability to keep accurate notes, records, and sketches and to certify survey work performed.
• Strong organizational, planning, and supervisory skills to manage multiple survey parties and projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license, or strong willingness to obtain this licensure.
• Experience with Civil 3D and CAD-based design and drafting workflows.
• Background in topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and land development projects.
• Experience with pipeline and oil and gas projects, including pipeline construction and integrity-related surveys.
• Familiarity with Trimble GPS and total station survey equipment and software.
• Experience with water pipeline and water treatment project surveying.
• Interest in professional growth, including pursuing licensure and advanced training, supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Capability to provide long-term leadership for a survey department in a growing engineering and construction environment.

Work Environment
This role operates primarily in an engineering office environment based in Lexington, KY, with regular collaboration across engineering and project teams. The position includes deployment and travel to project sites, typically in West Virginia, to oversee survey crews and manage field operations, with travel expected to be up to approximately 20% over time rather than immediately. The schedule follows a standard Monday through Friday workweek in a managerial capacity. Team members use their own vehicle for work-related travel, and the company provides all necessary field equipment. Business casual attire is standard in the office. Project-related expenses such as food and travel are initially paid by the employee and then reimbursed in accordance with company policy. The organization offers a stable workload with a strong project backlog, supports long-term employment, and provides tuition reimbursement for obtaining RPLS licensure as well as salary increases once licensure is earned.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
pto, holiday, 401K - long term growth
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.
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