Land Survey Manager

Stantec; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 92,900 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Land Surveyor to join their Survey & Mapping team in Fairfax, VA. In this role, you'll ensure the preparation of accurate survey work products while managing projects and supervising field crews. Candidates must be licensed in Land Surveying and have at least 6 years of experience.

The job includes engaging with clients, conducting quality assurance, and overseeing innovative surveying techniques. Stantec offers a wide range of benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Land Surveying or have equivalent licensure.
• A minimum of 6 years experience in Land Survey.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate survey projects and field crews.
• Engage with clients and manage survey documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control for survey products.

Skills

Leadership and Communication

Knowledge of Survey Laws

Survey Processing Software

Math Skills (Algebra, Trigonometry)

Education

Licensed in Land Surveying

6+ years of Land Survey experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS and Robotic Total Stations

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data and define land boundaries. We provide our clients a full range of Geomatics, surveying, and mapping services.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Land Surveyor to join the Survey & Mapping team in Fairfax, VA or Laurel, MD. In this role, you will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value‑added survey work products to consistently meet clients’ project goals. You are self‑motivated and could work independently and/or supervise field crews to collect data utilizing GPS/GNSS and conventional survey techniques as well as perform data reduction and drafting of the final survey product.

Key Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical aspects of projects; may manage survey projects.
• Engage regularly with clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities.
• Serve as the leader on the team. Coordinate activities of field crews, including providing job assignments, information, direction, and daily checking of work product.
• Assist with business development, proposal preparation, project management, and final review for all surveys prepared (QA/QC).
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective leader and communicator with team and clients.
• Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team, training, coordinating, and leading others in accomplishing work activities.
• Advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced skills in survey processing software.
• Working knowledge of relevant technical software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.

Education and Experience

• Licensed in Land Surveying or equivalent licensure in Virginia, Maryland.
• 6+ years of Land Survey experience.
• The position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $92,900.00 – $134,600.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health saving accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program; life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short‑term/long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year, accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, and are eligible for paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. Benefits information may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.