Survey Department Manager

Company: Arcadis
Location: Harrison
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis seeks to hire a Survey Department Manager to join our team in Chattanooga, Nashville or Knoxville, TN. This position requires extensive knowledge of field-to-finish processing of survey data. You should be detail oriented, able to work decisively and independently with a minimum of supervision, possess a strong willingness to collaborate with other team members, be attentive to quality and willing to take on responsibility. You will be presented with leading edge technology and access to state-of-the art software tools. Therefore, this position is ideal for a high-level performer wishing to establish a career position with a leading international firm. Role accountabilities: As the Survey Department Manager, you will perform survey related calculations, produce survey plats for various high-level clients, and prepare topographic base maps for our designers. You will also perform deed research, write legal descriptions and process survey data collected from our field teams. This position is responsible for receiving and evaluating survey assignments, preparing field crews with point staking information and project scope, interpretation of deeds and maps which affect property rights and boundary lines, and CADD preparation of final mapping. Final mapping may include boundary, topographic, planimetric or design related deliverables. Additional job duties you will be responsible for: Communication with internal & external project stakeholders Oversite of project & personnel schedules Preparation of project proposals Attending and/or conduct department meetings Maintaining knowledge of project finances Conducting final project QA/QC functions Overseeing status of equipment / supplies/ company vehicles Facilitating survey employee relations Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in surveying and Mapping or Geomatics Required 15 or more years’ relevant experience. A TN Survey License and the ability to get IN, NC, and SC licenses if not already obtained. Experience managing field crews and production. Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD/Civil3D/Bentley software system. Key Required Attributes: Strong understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustments, property boundaries, surface modeling, analyzing quality of data, and processing of field data, including GPS. Possess strong CADD production skills, with a keen eye toward quality control and accuracy. Ability to read and write detailed and accurate legal descriptions, ability to perform deed research, both online and at local jurisdictions and deliver the superior quality and accuracy in work demanded by our high-level clients. Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills. Has acquired or is interested in working towards relevant certifications (SIT, PLS, etc.) Adept at scheduling field work and CADD deliverables to meet client deadlines and budgets. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Least-Squares Adjustments and planning redundant networks for projects involving Least-Squares Adjustments Experience with Star Net Data Processing Software Proficient with Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word Familiar with Leica Infinity Software Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94944 - $130000 Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. LI-VJ1 ANA-Transportation/Roadway Mobility-US-D&E-Jobs LI-HYBRID

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