Survey Group Manager

Role: Survey Group Manager
Location: Charleston, SC
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000
Duration: Permanent/Direct Hire

 Lead a team. Grow a practice. Shape the future of surveying.

We’re seeking an experienced Survey Group Manager to lead a growing surveying and geomatics team supporting public and private-sector land development projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a group of field crews and technical staff while playing a key role in client relationships, business development, project delivery, and overall growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor multiple survey crews, technicians, and technical staff.

• Oversee surveying projects from planning through delivery, managing schedules, contracts, resources, and budgets.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, developers, public officials, and industry partners.

• Develop strategic growth plans and lead client pursuit and business development efforts.

• Oversee proposals, project billing, financial performance, and resource allocation.

• Help guide survey deliverables and provide solutions to complex or unique surveying challenges.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team and support the professional development of staff.

What You Bring

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in South Carolina required.

• 5+ years of progressive surveying management experience, preferably within residential/commercial development.

• Strong knowledge of survey computations, platting, GPS/GNSS, and field surveying practices.

• Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and survey data management.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.

• Experience with business development and growing client relationships is highly valued.

Why Consider It?

This role offers the chance to move beyond project-level surveying and lead an entire group while directly influencing its growth, client base, and future direction. If you’re ready for greater leadership responsibility and enjoy both the technical and business sides of surveying, this could be an exciting next step.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.