Land Survey Manager

Stantec; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to join the Survey & Mapping team in West Chester, PA. You will lead survey projects, supervise field crews, and prepare accurate, value-added survey products to meet client goals.

Ideal candidates are licensed in PA, with 6+ years of land surveying experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS/GNSS, and robotic total stations. Office-based role with some field work and travel to Philadelphia may apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Land Surveying or PA licensure.
• 6+ years of Land Survey experience.
• Office setting; some field work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates technical aspects of projects.
• Engages with clients to discuss projects and opportunities.
• Leads team; coordinates field crews and assigns work.
• Assists with business development, proposals, and QA/QC of surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Licensed in Land Surveying (PA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS/GNSS

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.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

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.

Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Land Surveyor to join the Survey & Mapping team in West Chester or Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In this role, you will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value‑added survey work products to consistently meet clients’ project goals.

This opportunity offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The Survey Manager will be familiar with boundary survey principles and Record Maps, Surveys and ALTAs. 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.

You will ensure the preparation of accurate, complete and value‑added survey work products to consistently meet clients’ project goals. As a registered professional land surveyor, you have the authority to sign and seal survey documents prepared by you or performed under your direct supervision. Upon signing and sealing, surveyors take full professional responsibility for that work. This position works on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the technical aspects of projects. May manage survey projects.
• Engages regularly with clients to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify other business opportunities.
• Serves as the leader on the team. Coordinates activities of field crews, including providing job assignments, information, direction, and daily checking of work product.
• Assists with business development, proposal preparation, project management, and final review for all surveys prepared (QA/QC).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective leader and communicator with team and clients.
• Excellent cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team, and training, coordinating, and leading others in accomplishing work activities.
• Requires 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.
• Demonstrates strong math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.

Education and Experience

• Licensed in Land Surveying or equivalent licensure in Pennsylvania.
• 6+ years of Land Survey experience.
• 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$101,900.00 - $152,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location:

United States | PA | West Chester

Other Locations:

United States | PA | Philadelphia

Organization:

BC-2104 CommDev-US Northeast

Employee Status:

Regular

Management Level:

Supervisor

Business Justification:

Replacement

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.