Job Description

Survey Manager – Heavy Civil/Site Development (North Atlanta, GA)

Lead field surveying operations for active heavy civil site development projects across Georgia. This role oversees survey execution in the field, ensuring accurate layout, control, and data collection for grading, utilities, and turnkey sitework projects.

About the Company

Well-established heavy civil contractor specializing in ground-up site development across Georgia. The team is safety-focused, field-driven, and built around accuracy, accountability, and long-term growth. They manage a steady pipeline of grading, utilities, and turnkey sitework projects across active construction environments throughout the state.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and perform land and construction site surveys using Leica GPS equipment
• Establish and manage control points, layout points, and conOkstruction staking for active projects
• Lead field survey operations for grading, utilities, and site development work
• Take and verify field measurements for distances, elevations, angles, and site positioning
• Read and interpret civil plans, blueprints, and topographic maps to support field layout decisions
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field crews to ensure accurate site positioning and execution
• Maintain and review survey data, field notes, and documentation for as-builts and reporting
• Verify grades, elevations, cut/fill stakes, and layout accuracy throughout project phases
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain Leica GPS and survey equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements on active job sites

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in land surveying within heavy civil or site development construction
• Prior leadership or lead field survey responsibility strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Leica GPS surveying systems required
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil plans, construction drawings, and topographic maps
• Solid understanding of survey methods, field procedures, and data collection techniques
• Experience with CAD or related surveying/design software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy standards in the field
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Strong communication skills working with field crews, engineers, and project leadership
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel between job sites

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive base pay based on experience
• Health, dental & life insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• PTO
• Safety gear provided
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing heavy civil contractor