Survey Project Manager

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager for oversight of surveying projects in our Wilmington, NC office.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible charge of all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office) consisting of field crews and supporting technical staff involved with public and private sector land improvement projects.

• Initiate and maintain contact with key personnel and officials of organizations and companies.

• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and other staff members.

• Administer contracts and manage projects, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments. Schedule and assign work to meet completion date.

• Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or controversial problems, explore subject areas, investigate and develop novel concepts and approaches.

Qualifications:  

• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in NC or SC, preferred.

• 5 or more years of progressive experience in surveying management in residential/commercial development preferred.

• Strong self-motivational and organizational skills

• Experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS, as well as field experience with Trimble Survey field equipment.

• Computer skills involve survey data management using Trimble or Android devices.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth, and IT a plus.

• Thorough working knowledge of GPS required.

• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses

• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)

• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays

• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)

• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)

• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc

• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Education Reimbursement Opportunities

• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan

• Referral Bonuses