Survey Project Manager

Celebrating 40 years of success and continual growth, ESP Associates is currently seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our team in Wilmington, NC. We’re proud to offer more than a place to build your career; we offer a team you can be part of. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI, with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the workday.

From team outings and volunteer events to company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions, there’s always an opportunity to get involved, get to know your coworkers, and have a little fun along the way! As a Survey Project Manager , you will be responsible for the oversight of a surveying and geomatics group, leading field crews and technical staff on public and private sector land improvement projects.

This is an opportunity for an experienced survey leader to further their career within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Responsibilities

Take responsible charge of all aspects of a surveying and geomatics group (field and office), including field crews and supporting technical staff, on public and private sector land improvement projects. Initiate and maintain relationships with key personnel and officials of client 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 project deadlines. Plan and develop surveying projects with unique or complex challenges, developing new concepts and approaches as needed.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in NC or SC preferred. 5+ years of progressive surveying management experience in residential/commercial development preferred. Thorough working knowledge of GPS required. Experience with survey computations and platting using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.

Field experience with Trimble survey equipment. Experience with survey data management using Trimble or Android devices. Strong self-motivation and organizational skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Earth, and general IT a plus. Candidate must be able to 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