Professional Licensed Land Surveyor

About the role

Cardinal Civil Resources is seeking an experienced Professional Licensed Surveyor to lead surveying operations in the Rock Hill area. The role combines project management, client interaction, and technical oversight to ensure accurate and timely delivery of survey deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, estimates, cost control, schedules and prepare client invoices and deliverables.
• Oversee the production team of surveyors, coordinators and CAD technicians, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Plan and schedule fieldwork, office work and project milestones, ensuring compliance with scope and deadlines.
• Represent senior stakeholders in internal and external meetings and report cost and quality control activities to clients.
• Prepare contract change orders, supplemental agreements and monitor project budgets.
• Direct operations of project managers, staff surveyors, technicians and field crews.
• Ensure accuracy of survey calculations, analysis, final map checking, title data review and record drawing research.
• Sign and seal survey documents and perform business development, proposal preparation and final quality control.
• Lead health and safety initiatives, conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Mentor and train less‑experienced employees, manage staffing decisions and conduct performance reviews.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required; additional college coursework, apprenticeship, or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of land surveying experience, with at least two years in senior management.
• Professional Surveying License for South Carolina (North Carolina preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record.

Required skills

• Carlson Civil Suites – IntelliCAD (preferred).
• Trimble Total Station and data collectors.
• Mathematical calculations, measurement error analysis, and survey data verification.
• Ability to read and interpret field notes, engineering plans and construction documents.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings and retirement plans.
• Life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.