Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) – Survey Manager

Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Manager – DOT & Transportation

Location: Virginia
Salary: $85,000–$145,000 + Bonus + ESOP
License Required: Active Virginia PLS

Job Overview

Join an award-winning, employee-owned (ESOP) civil engineering firm as a Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager. Lead multiple field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for VDOT, DOT, and municipal roadway projects. This role blends technical expertise, team leadership, client management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 2+ survey field crews and office staff on DOT and transportation projects
• Oversee boundary, topographic, SUE, and roadway surveys
• Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, calculations, and survey deliverables
• Ensure QA/QC, schedules, budgets, and invoicing compliance
• Serve as the client's point of contact and attend project/industry meetings
• Mentor survey staff and support proposals and pursuit strategies

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license – Virginia required
• 8+ years progressive land surveying experience (DOT/roadway projects required)
• Experience leading multiple field crews
• Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations
• Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Multistate PLS licensure
• SUE experience
• Aerial, LiDAR, or sUAS exposure

Compensation & Benefits

• $85K–$145K base salary (DOE & licensure)
• ESOP ownership + 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days)
• $5K–$10K sign-on / relocation bonus
• PTO, tuition assistance, and professional development support