ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Bentley MicroStation, Billing, Business Development, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Requirements, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Financial Projections, Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Kronos Workforce Scheduler, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Procedure Implementation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Safety Training, Surveying, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Workforce Planning
Survey Group Manager – Transportation (PLS)
Location: Concord, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Focus: NCDOT & Municipal Transportation Surveys
Overview
A well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering and surveying firm is seeking an experienced North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead and grow its Transportation Survey Group in Concord, NC.
This is a true leadership role ideal for a senior survey professional who enjoys managing people and projects, driving business development with NCDOT and municipalities, and setting technical standards for transportation surveying across a growing region.
You’ll oversee both field and office operations, serve as a trusted survey partner to DOT stakeholders, and play a key role in expanding transportation-related survey services throughout North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Lead and manage survey field and office teams, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight
- Oversee all aspects of transportation survey operations, ensuring compliance with NCDOT standards, safety requirements, and QA/QC protocols
- Establish and enforce quality control procedures in accordance with the NCDOT Survey Manual
Project & Technical Oversight
- Manage survey projects for roadways, highways, streets, ROW, and multimodal transportation systems
- Review and approve survey deliverables including plats, ROW plans, reports, and mapping products
- Provide technical direction on survey computations, methods, and deliverables using industry-standard software and workflows
Client Relations & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with NCDOT decision-makers and local municipalities
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, qualifications packages, and positioning for DOT contracts
- Serve as a lead survey consultant on transportation projects throughout the region
Financial & Resource Management
- Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Support monthly billing, project financials, and final review of completed work
- Collaborate with other managers to align survey operations with broader transportation initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (required)
- Progressive leadership experience managing transportation survey teams and projects
- Extensive experience supporting NCDOT transportation survey projects
- Strong working knowledge of NCDOT survey standards, certifications, and contract requirements
- Proven experience working with NCDOT and municipal clients in a lead or management role
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with transportation survey and mapping workflows using:
- MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
- Trimble Business Center (TBC)
- FBK
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- Field experience with Trimble survey equipment
- Strong understanding of survey computations, boundary principles, and DOT-specific methodologies
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead teams and interface with clients and public agencies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of risk management and loss prevention
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated leadership style
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR
- Ability to pass drug screening and background check
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Leadership role with direct influence over transportation survey growth in North Carolina
- Strong emphasis on NCDOT work and long-term client relationships
- Backed by a stable, multi-discipline firm with regional and national recognition
- Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including:
- Annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Robust health, dental, and vision options
- PTO, paid holidays, and flexible benefits
- Education reimbursement and referral bonuses
This role is best suited for a senior PLS who enjoys leading people, owning client relationships, and shaping the future of a transportation survey practice, not just managing projects.