Survey Project Manager - Michigan
$100k - $135k USD
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
As a Survey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
- Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.
- Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
- Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.
- Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.
- Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
- Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
- As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.
- Take pride in rewarding and motivating your staff with spot bonuses and Peer Recognition Rewards
Qualifications:
- Professional Survey License (PLS, PSM)
- 8+ plus years of survey industry related work experience
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
- Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
- The ideal Project Manager will have advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents
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Pay Range
$100,000—$135,000 USD
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services