Licensed Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager

Position Summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead survey operations supporting state DOT and municipal roadway projects.

This leadership role oversees both field and office teams, manages project delivery, ensures quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and builds strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing transportation-related survey projects, directing multiple field crews, and delivering accurate survey documentation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage two or more field survey crews
  

• Assemble field data and perform calculations for survey deliverables
  

• Prepare plats, boundary surveys, and legal descriptions
  

• Maintain QA/QC compliance for all survey deliverables
  

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and invoicing
  

• Serve as the primary client point of contact
  

• Represent the organization at project meetings and industry events
  

• Mentor survey staff and conduct performance evaluations
  

• Support proposal development and pursuit strategies for new survey opportunities
  

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
  

• 8+ years of progressive land surveying experience
  

• Experience with DOT, roadway, or transportation infrastructure projects
  

• Proficiency with one or more of the following:
  

  • MicroStation
    

  • OpenRoads
    

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local surveying regulations
  

• Valid driver’s license
  

• Ability to pass a standard 7-year background screening
  

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Multistate PLS licensure
  

• Experience with Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
  

• Familiarity with aerial surveying, LiDAR, or sUAS technologies
  

• Experience working with transportation agencies or public infrastructure projects
  

Work Environment

• Typical work week: 45–50 hours
  

• Combination of office leadership and field oversight
  

• Collaborative environment supporting large-scale transportation projects
  

Career Growth

This position offers a clear advancement path toward:

Survey Project Manager → Practice Lead → Department Leadership

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Eligible employees have access to the following benefits:

• Dental Insurance
  

• Vision Insurance
  

• Term Life Insurance (including dependent coverage)
  

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
  

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan