Geomatics Team Lead

GFT is seeking a Geomatics Team Lead to join our Geomatics and Reality Capture Team in Atlanta, Georgia (GA)! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Atlanta Office. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Join our exciting and fast-growing Geomatics & Reality Capture Team, providing a full range of survey and mapping services on a national level. You’ll work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and transportation projects using advanced technology. This role also offers the opportunity to help shape and scale Geomatics & Reality Services operations at a national level. What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Geomatics Team Lead, this is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated land surveyor who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Understanding of all field and office survey operations. Organize technical production and direct field work. Uphold quality control and assurance. Maintain communication with clients, leadership and staff. Meet schedules and budgets while providing responsive service to the client. Perform boundary research of maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records. Prepare metes and bounds descriptions and parcel plats. Complete GDOT survey deliverables per the GDOT Survey Manual and EDG. Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for various surveys including control, topographic, bathymetric, engineering, alignment and right-of-way. Coordinate projects with clients, staff, engineering and architectural personnel, and other stakeholders. Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control. Ability to apply techniques and methods to obtain desired accuracy and information. Maintain project database by using computer programs; entering and backing up data. Show consistent exercise of initiative and independent judgment in work assignments. Maintain professional and technical knowledge. Participate in professional societies and practice communities. Ability to work with and mentor people. May supervise the activities of a single or multiple survey field crews and provide training to staff. What you’ll bring to our firm: 7+ years of experience as a land surveyor. Experience with preparation of boundary research and calculations, topographic surveys, project control, metes and bounds descriptions and general survey support for engineering design projects. Experience managing office and field survey personnel with the ability to identify work priorities and functions. Excellent math, oral and written communication skills. Strong detail-oriented work style. Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects with schedule and budget constraints. Professional attitude and able to communicate with all levels of personnel. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record. What we prefer you bring: Georgia resident. Experience with survey software (Leica, Trimble, Carlson Survey, Civil3D, MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads). Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities and work locations. Flexible to work overtime. Experience with the following projects: GDOT right-of-way mapping Boundary/Topo Transportation/Bridges Preparation of Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Easements ALTA/ACSM (NSPS) Land Title Surveys Construction Layout Compensation: The salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. Tuition reimbursement for continued education. Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Location: Atlanta, GA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time #LI-Onsite #LI-CF1 Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.