Job Details

Survey Department Manager / Surveyor of Record (PLS)

G3 Engineering & Surveying | Greenville, SC

Are you a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership and long-term impact? G3 Engineering & Surveying is seeking a Survey Department Manager / Surveyor of Record to help lead and grow our Greenville, South Carolina survey practice.

This is a highly visible role offering technical authority, team leadership, and the opportunity to shape survey standards and processes across a diverse portfolio of public and private projects.

Why Join G3?

At G3, we work hard, support one another, and make room for growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. This role offers meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to build something lasting in the Upstate.

What You'll Do

Surveyor of Record & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Surveyor of Record, providing professional seal and signature on survey deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with South Carolina regulations, boundary law, and ALTA/NSPS standards.
• Provide quality control oversight and assume professional responsibility for signed work.

Team & Department Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to survey field crews and CAD staff.
• Assist with workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Help develop and improve survey standards, workflows, and best practices.

Project & Client Collaboration

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple survey efforts while maintaining budget and schedule expectations.

Practice Growth

• Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationships.
• Play a key role in the continued growth and reputation of G3's survey practice.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Active South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in good standing.
• 8+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Experience serving as Surveyor of Record or professional-in-charge.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, ALTA/NSPS standards, and survey best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and strong professional judgment.

Preferred

• North Carolina PLS license.
• Familiarity with Upstate South Carolina jurisdictions and development environment.
• Experience leading teams or managing a survey department.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Medical (75% employer-paid premium), dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match plus profit-sharing plan
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your license, experience, and leadership truly matter—and where you can help shape the future of a growing survey practice—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply on LinkedIn or message us to start the conversation.