Spotlock
Survey Group Manager Transportation PLS
Spotlock, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027
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.
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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.
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