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Survey Project Manager

CompanyWithersRavenel
LocationCary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
About The Company
WithersRavenel is an employee-owned (ESOP) multi-disciplined civil, environmental, and geomatics engineering firm with over 41 years of service in the Carolinas. WithersRavenel is located in Asheville, Cary, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Pittsboro, Powells Point, and Wilmington, NC. Our firm is comprised of more than 460 employee-owners who are dedicated to project success for public and private clients. Our staff includes Engineers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects, GIS Professionals, Wetland Biologists, CAD Technicians, Construction Administrators, and Geologists who are self-motivated professionals, committed to excellence in everything they do. Our People, Your Success
About the Role

Description

The Survey Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of multiple surveying projects while leading and developing project teams. This role applies sound surveying principles and best practices throughout all project phases—from planning through execution and closeout. You will manage project scope, budgets, and resources; serve as a primary client contact; and ensure all deliverables meet WithersRavenel quality standards and NCBELS requirements.


Why You’ll Love Working Here 


At WithersRavenel, we believe meaningful careers are built where purpose meets opportunity. As a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm, we don’t just design solutions—we invest in the people who create them. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values collaboration, celebrates individual growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Our motto, “Our People. Your Success,” reflects our commitment to investing in our employees, knowing that their growth and success directly drive exceptional project outcomes and client satisfaction.


What You’ll Do   

  • Lead geomatics projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and client expectations.
  • Partner closely with clients to understand requirements and provide consistent, solutions-focused communication and updates.
  • Coordinate field and office teams; provide guidance on CAD workflows, data processing, and quality assurance.
  • Travel to client sites for kickoff, progress check-ins, and delivery meetings.
  • Maintain strong QA/QC standards, implement WR best practices, and support the Group Director with planning and forecasting.

Requirements

What You Bring


6+ years of relevant surveying experience 

Strong knowledge of land surveying data collection methods, processing workflows, and industry technologies.

Experience with Leica, Carlson, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation ORD, or similar platforms.

Experience supervising field staff, including scheduling and performance oversight.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Leadership experience in team oversight, scheduling, and performance management.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

PLS preferred.

Key Skills
SurveyingProject ManagementGeomaticsClient CommunicationCAD WorkflowsData ProcessingQuality AssuranceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailLand SurveyingSupervisionBudget ManagementTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingIndustry Technologies
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipConstructionEnvironmental & SustainabilityData & Analytics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Survey Project Manager leads multiple surveying projects from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and client expectations. This role also involves managing project teams and maintaining quality standards throughout all project phases.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
458
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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