Reality Capture Survey Team Lead

Company: CESO, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This role will lead a team that provides advanced geospatial data acquisition and processing using 3D imaging, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other Remote Sensing technology. This position is designed to enhance our capabilities in digital mapping, modeling, and spatial analysis for all projects requiring reality capture. At CESO, a Survey Team Lead brings advanced surveying expertise and leadership experience to oversee the coordination, and delivery of surveying documentation, specifications, and details across multiple complex projects. This position is responsible for managing production teams, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and company best practices. The Team Lead actively leads internal and external meetings, providing strategic input and technical guidance based on extensive experience, research, and industry knowledge. The Team Lead mentors and supports team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration, while also reviewing and approving surveying deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. In addition, the Team Lead leverages software and tools to evaluate and troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to high-level technical reports and project documentation. Primary Responsibilities Be responsible for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions. Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards. Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development. Offer expert guidance on code compliance, and technical problem-solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, survey calculations, and documentation accuracy. Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations. Perform or coordinate site visits and field measurements to validate existing conditions. Implement and uphold quality management processes and contribute to the development of best practices and standards. Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership. Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or a related field; In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a Professional Surveyor license is required. Minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required. Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred. Completion of Fundamentals of Surveying Examination (FS) and certification as an SI with a state licensure board is preferred. Professional Surveyor (PS) licensure is preferred. Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Deltek, BlueBeam Revu and other applicable software. Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil3D technology experience is a plus. Benefits and Perks Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront 401K with a Company Match Rewards and Recognition Program Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth Paid Holidays Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage Welcome Box Casual Dress Code Reimbursement for Professional Licenses Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Bonding and Recovery Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment CESO Compensation Transparency: The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role. Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location: • Charlotte, NC: $91,771 - $116,243 • Nashville, TN: $91,771 - $116,243 • Orlando, FL: $87,182 - $110,431 CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events. CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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