Survey Manager - Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

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 

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 

 

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.