Hands-On Senior Surveyor & Project Lead

DISHER; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is partnering with a Civil Engineering and Surveying firm to recruit a Professional Surveyor for Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role focuses on leading the survey department, overseeing field and office work, and delivering accurate land surveys and staking projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Land Surveying/Geomatics, MI Professional Surveyor registration, and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent.
• Professional Surveyor registration in Michigan.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Hands-on leadership and strong project management.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to team and client success.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey department including staff, equipment and workload.
• Develop proposals and estimates for land survey, topographic survey and construction staking clients.
• Oversee and manage land surveying projects within timelines, budgets and regulatory compliance.
• Provide communication between clients, staff and government agencies.
• Perform survey field work: topographic, boundary and construction staking.
• Prepare and review boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM surveys, subdivision plans, easement exhibits.
• Create legal descriptions and manage survey projects to timely completion.
• Maintain quality control measures to verify survey data accuracy.
• Provide guidance on current surveying technologies and methods.

Skills

Project management

Surveying

Field work

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying or Geomatics

Job description

DISHER is partnering with a Civil Engineering and Surveying firm to recruit a Professional Surveyor for Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role focuses on leading the survey department, overseeing field and office work, and delivering accurate land surveys and staking projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Land Surveying/Geomatics, MI Professional Surveyor registration, and 6–8 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and project management skills.