Job Openings Licensed Land Surveyor - Project Manager

About the job Licensed Land Surveyor - Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage field and office staff on all aspects of surveying and SUE projects.
  • Supervise and train survey crews, technicians, and assistants.

  • Plan, organize, and direct surveys to determine precise measurements, boundaries, topography, and utility locations.
  • Coordinate survey data with engineering, right-of-way, and utility teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Review and analyze project scope, prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
  • Oversee the preparation of maps, plats, records, legal descriptions, and survey documents.
  • Conduct boundary research using deeds, plats, previous survey records, and legal documentation.
  • Participate in client meetings and represent the firm in project planning, coordination, and conflict resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable surveying laws, safety protocols, and quality standards.
  • Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the survey team.

Required Qualifications:

  • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) active and in good standing.
  • 12+ years of experience in land surveying, including supervisory or project management roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local surveying regulations.
  • Proficiency in modern surveying software and equipment.

  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) practices.

  • Familiarity with DOT or municipal project requirements.

  • Working knowledge of CAD, GIS, and other mapping software.

  • Experience preparing survey proposals and responding to RFPs.