Licensed Land Surveyor - Project Manager

About the position

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.

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