ESP  Associates

Survey Project Manager

ESP Associates · Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

Design Services · 501-1,000 employees

8 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Survey Project Manager will oversee all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group, including field crews and technical staff. They are responsible for managing projects, administering contracts, and coordinating assignments to ensure timely completion.

What they look for

Surveying Geomatics Project Management Contract Administration Trimble Business Center AutoCAD Civil 3D ArcGIS GPS Survey Computations Platting Team Leadership Data Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Google Earth

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in North Carolina or South Carolina and have at least 5 years of progressive management experience. Proficiency in survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and Trimble Business Center is required.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Off Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Behavioral Medicine Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Education Reimbursement Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan Referral Bonuses

Full description

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) is seeking a Survey Project Manager for oversight of surveying projects to support the corporate office in Fort Mill, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional to continue to grow your career in a well-established and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible charge of all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office) consisting of field crews and supporting technical staff involved with public and private sector land improvement projects.
  • Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies.
  • Plan, organize and supervise survey crews, technicians and other staff members.
  • Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. Schedule and assign work to meet completion date.
  • Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject area, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.

Qualifications:

  • Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (preferred).
  • 5 or more years of progressive experience in surveying management in residential/commercial development preferred.
  • Candidate will be expected to possess strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS as well as field experience with Trimble Survey field equipment.
  • Computer skills involve survey data management using Trimble or Android devices.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth and IT a plus.
  • Thorough working knowledge of GPS required.
  • Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses