Survey Supervisor

Mattern & Craig
Asheville, NC

Are you ready to take ownership of your future? At Mattern & Craig, we’re not just hiring a Survey Supervisor — we’re inviting you to become a key part of an employee-owned firm where your voice matters and your contributions directly shape the company’s success.


As a Survey Supervisor in our Survey division, you’ll step into a leadership role that offers:

  • Real influence over projects and outcomes.
  • Clear paths for advancement in a company where growth is tied to your initiative.
  • A tight-knit team environment with the agility to take on exciting, impactful work.


What Makes Mattern & Craig Different?

  • Employee Ownership: You’re not just working for a company — you’re helping lead it. Our employee-owners share in the firm’s financial success and help shape its direction.
  • Small Firm Culture, Big Firm Capability: Enjoy the flexibility and camaraderie of a small team, backed by the resources and expertise to tackle complex projects.
  • Supportive Benefits: We invest in your well-being with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.


To learn more about the company, go to. https://matternandcraig.com/careers/


Why North Carolina? Why Now?

North Carolina: Key Advantages

  • Natural Beauty: North Carolina offers a diverse landscape, from Atlantic beaches to the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains.
  • Outdoor Activities: Residents enjoy year-round hiking, biking, fishing, and beach activities, with access to national parks like the Great Smoky Mountains.
  • Cost of Living: The state is generally affordable, with lower-than-average costs for housing, utilities, and groceries (major city exceptions aside).


Asheville: Standout Qualities

  • Stunning Mountain Setting: Asheville is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering daily scenic views and quick access to exceptional hiking and outdoor recreation.
  • Mild Year-Round Climate: Winter lows are generally mild, and summers are warm but less humid due to elevation, making outdoor activities accessible year-round.
  • Vibrant Food, Art, and Music Scene: The city is famous for its top-notch craft breweries, independent restaurants, live music, and art deco architecture, creating a lively downtown atmosphere.
  • Community Feel: Asheville’s modest size (under 100,000 people) and Southern hospitality foster a welcoming, neighborly atmosphere where people know each other.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day to day surveying operations and workload, including scheduling both field & office work and assuring that all projects are being completed on time and on budget.
  • Resolve project-related concerns or problems and consults with the Principal in Charge, other Survey Managers, or Survey Supervisors when there are scheduling issues.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules, specific to surveying projects and phases. Assist in maintaining the technical and financial performance of the survey team’s budgets.
  • Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and Statements of Qualifications in pursuit of new or potential work.


Required Qualifications:

  • Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain such licensure within 90 days is a requirement.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Surveying or related field from an accredited four-year college or university or an associate’s degree or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 6 years of practical field surveying and/or surveying supervision is required.


Additional Perks & Benefits

Company Culture & Structure:

  • Employee-owned firm: Employees have a direct stake in the company’s success and future.
  • Small firm atmosphere with large firm capabilities.
  • Agile team environment with exciting project opportunities.


Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Company paid Health, dental, vision, Life & Disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • 9 Holidays & Paid time off


If you’re interested in an excellent opportunity to join a winning team, We would love to hear from you!

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