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Survey Project Manager

Survey Project Manager

Atwell Group
Lombard, Illinois, United States; Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Role Overview

# Survey Project Manager You'll oversee survey operations and coordinate teams across multiple projects in real estate and land development. Your day-to-day involves managing timelines, budgets, and client communications while ensuring survey crews have the resources and direction they need. You'll also handle scheduling, quality control, and problem-solving when obstacles arise. Success in this role demands strong organizational and leadership skills, combined with technical knowledge of surveying practices. You'll need excellent communication abilities to liaise between field teams and clients, plus attention to detail for documentation and compliance. This opportunity is particularly compelling at an architecture and engineering firm like Atwell. You'll gain exposure to diverse, large-scale projects while working within a rapidly growing, award-winning company that values its people. With 2,000+ team members across 70+ locations and consistent "Best Place to Work" recognition, you'll have clear growth potential and access to extensive resources.

Tools & Software

AutoCAD

Full Job Description

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

Atwell is hiring a Survey Project Manager with proven experience in Power & Energy (electric, utility). This is an opportunity to lead complex infrastructure work that directly impacts communities, while growing your career in a collaborative and flexible environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead survey operations on power and energy projects

  • Manage survey crews and office staff while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Oversee data collection, review, and analysis using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

  • Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and public agencies.

  • Mentor and develop junior team members.

What You Bring

  • Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS) strongly preferred.

  • 8+ years of survey or civil engineering experience with utility/power & energy focus.

  • Strong leadership skills with ability to manage teams and budgets.

  • Advanced knowledge of construction staking, GPS, traversing, and plan interpretation.

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Why Atwell

At Atwell, you’ll have the autonomy to manage projects, the flexibility of hybrid work, and the support of a collaborative team. You’ll work on projects that strengthen infrastructure, grow your expertise, and give you a platform to lead.

Apply today to help us build the highways of tomorrow.

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Pay Range
$95,000$125,000 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

Atwell Group

FIRM TYPE
Architecture & Engineering
COMPANY SIZE
LOCATION
Southfield, Michigan
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About the Company

# Atwell Group This architecture and engineering firm operates as a general practice based in Southfield, Michigan, serving diverse client needs across multiple sectors. Known for providing comprehensive design and engineering solutions, the firm combines architectural expertise with engineering capabilities to deliver integrated project outcomes. Professionals seeking opportunities here benefit from exposure to varied project types, enabling career development across different disciplines and markets. The general practice model fosters collaborative environments where architects and engineers work closely together, facilitating cross-functional knowledge sharing. Team members gain broad experience that strengthens their versatility and adaptability in the industry, making Atwell Group an attractive choice for those pursuing well-rounded careers in architecture and engineering.

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