Survey Manager

Arcadis

Survey Manager overseeing day-to-day surveying operations in Cincinnati region for civil engineering projects. Providing technical oversight and staff leadership while ensuring project standards are met.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and coordinate survey services for multiple projects, including topographic surveys, construction staking, utility surveys, ALTA support, and as-built documentation.
Translate project requirements into survey scopes, work plans, schedules, and crew assignments.
Review field data, calculations, and CAD files prior to submittal to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Coordinate survey activities with civil engineering teams, construction staff, and external stakeholders.
Support proposal development with scope input, staffing plans, and fee estimates related to survey work.
Lead and supervise survey field crews, technicians, and office staff.
Mentor junior staff in field methods, data processing, and project delivery standards.
Coordinate staffing needs, manage workloads, and balance field and office resources.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback in coordination with department leadership.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies and site-specific requirements.
Implement and maintain survey QA/QC procedures across field and office work.
Identify and resolve technical or field issues before they impact project delivery.
Ensure survey deliverables align with applicable regulations and client expectations; coordinate with licensed surveyors for final review and sealing where required.
Oversee the effective use of survey equipment, software, and data management workflows.
Evaluate and recommend new survey technologies, tools, or process improvements.
Maintain survey equipment inventories and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and upgrades.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
7+ years of progressive experience in surveying, including field and office responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience leading survey crews or managing survey projects.
Strong understanding of construction support surveys and coordination with engineering teams.
Licensure not required; experience working under the direction of a licensed surveyor is expected.
Proficiency with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and conventional survey methods.
Working knowledge of CAD and survey software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble, Leica, or equivalent).
Understanding of coordinate systems, control networks, and survey data workflows.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction drawings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

surveyingtopographic surveysconstruction stakingutility surveysALTA supportdata processingQA/QC proceduresfield methodsproject delivery standardssurvey project management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoordinationcommunicationproblem-solvingsafety culture promotionstaff managementperformance feedbackworkload balancingproposal development

Certifications

associate degree in Surveyingbachelor’s degree in Surveyingbachelor’s degree in Geomaticsbachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering