• Survey Project Manager

    Actalent (Chapel Hill, NC)


    Job Title: Survey Project ManagerJob Description

     

    The Survey Project Manager leads field and office operations for construction layout projects, overseeing the process from initial control networks through final as-built verification. This role is crucial in bridging design intent and on-site execution, ensuring precision in horizontal and vertical control, staking, and as-built documentation. The Survey Project Manager ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee and manage all aspects of survey projects, including planning, design, execution, data analysis, and delivery.

    + Ensure horizontal and vertical control, staking, and as-built documentation are delivered with absolute accuracy.

    + Direct supervision of crews, budgets, and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

    + Manage multiple, concurrent construction layout projects with survey fees exceeding $50k.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years progressive land surveying experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to construction layout for civil, commercial, or heavy civil projects.

    + NC PLS certification.

    + CST Level III or equivalent for candidates on licensure track.

    + Proficiency in Trimble Business Center, Carlson Survey, and Autodesk Civil 3D.

    + NCDOT Construction Layout Experience (Field & Office).

    + Demonstrated mastery of robotic total stations, GNSS/VRS, digital levels, and laser scanning/LiDAR.

    + OSHA Construction 30 Certification.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Geomatics or land surveying degree.

    + Completion of SIT and FS Exam.

    + Experience in AutoCAD and Carlson software.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment includes working from home four days each week, with additional duties conducted from the office or meeting clients in the field.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Chapel Hill,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.