Survey Project Manager - PLS

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000 passionate team members across 55 locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

• Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
• Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
• Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the direction of survey technicians, staff surveyors, project surveyors, and/or field surveyors. They must be able to work under minimal supervision while reviewing work done by others as well as preparing, scheduling, and maintaining a budget.

Accountability and Duties:

• Ensures timesheets are submitted accurately and on time
• Provides an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a daily basis
• Keeps supervisors informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Maintains a good relationship with clients and staff
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Available to occasionally work in the field performing surveying tasks
• Organizes and maintains survey job files (electronic and/or paper)
• Accurately prepares field work orders for field surveys
• Accurately prepares legal descriptions with minimal supervision
• Accurately prepares survey control sheets with minimal supervision
• Accurately prepares boundary survey calculations with minimal supervision
• Accurately prepares block sheets for construction staking with minimal supervision
• Accurately reviews engineering plans for construction calculations
• Accurately prepares the title review summaries for ALTA Surveys
• Accurately calculates lot geometry for subdivision plats
• Mentors and trains office and field surveyors
• Accurately reviews completed Houseline Plats
• Accurately reviews completed topographic surveys
• Accurately reviews completed plats of survey
• Accurately reviews completed ALTA surveys (including title)
• Accurately reviews completed easement plats
• Accurately reviews completed dedication plats
• Accurately reviews completed lot geometry and subdivision plats
• Accurately reviews completed legal descriptions
• Accurately reviews completed survey control sheets
• Accurately reviews completed block sheets and construction calculations
• Accurately reviews completed Boundary Survey calculations
• Prepares and monitors project budgets
• Prepares proposals and ensures proposal protocol is followed
• Ensures that services being provided are covered by contract scope
• Prepares and monitors project schedules and timely completion of projects
• Participates in marketing, sales, and business development efforts
• Completes projects on time and within budgets
• Monitors quality of plats, documents, and other deliverables
• Maintain, monitor, and develop field and office survey standards
• Manage staff and project workload and meet project deadlines
• Review and approve staff timesheets on time
• Mentoring and job coaching for staff and complete annual staff reviews
• Assists in resolving any HR issues with direct reports
• Effectively communicates with and keeps supervisor informed
• Communicates closely with other disciples and/or sub-consultants
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with existing clients
• Works with passion and a positive attitude and cooperates toward the common goal
• Ensures that contracts are approved and signed by client
• Accurate billing for projects including additional services for out of scope items
• Monitors and addresses unbilled time
• Monitors and resolves past due A/R
• Addresses back charges immediately and monitors status
• Marketing and business development for new clients

Qualification Requirements:

• 6-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying from an accredited four-year college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license, Licensed Land Surveyor

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services