Survey Project Manager/ Professional Land Surveyor

Overview

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

We’re looking for a Survey Project Manager to join our team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Survey Practice Lead and project teams to manage and deliver a wide range of surveying services. You’ll provide technical guidance, mentorship, and project oversight for field and office staff engaged in boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, design, construction, and control surveys. You will lead quality control efforts, train personnel, and review the technical accuracy of survey deliverables, maps, and property descriptions. Additionally, you'll support the growth of our survey practice through business development initiatives and the implementation of marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of surveying projects including scope, schedule, and budget oversight

• Coordinate with field crews and office staff on execution of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, control, and construction surveys

• Review and verify technical accuracy of survey deliverables including plats, legal descriptions, calculations, and staking reports

• Support training and mentorship of junior staff and ensure adherence to best practices and technical standards

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and (preferably) Trimble Business Center for processing and drafting

• Engage in client relationship management, proposal preparation, and business development efforts to expand the survey practice

• Collaborate across internal disciplines to support multidiscipline project delivery

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to pro sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

Qualifications

• Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) in Tennessee

• 5 years of professional land surveying experience

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D; Trimble Business Center experience preferred

• Solid understanding of land surveying principles, legal aspects, and field-to-finish workflows

• Experience with project management including budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to mentor staff, provide technical oversight, and work collaboratively within a team

• Demonstrated success with client development and practice growth initiatives

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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