Lead Land Surveyor (PLS) – Onsite, Chantilly VA

LHH; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced land survey leader to drive projects from start to finish. You will oversee both field and office teams, manage scopes, schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of land surveying experience, a Virginia PLS license or eligibility, and strong knowledge of boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveying, with proficiency in Civil 3D and Trimble/Leica equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of land surveying experience
• Virginia PLS license in Virginia, or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveying
• Experience with surveying project management, team coordination, and client delivery
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and Trimble/Leica or comparable systems

Responsibilities

• Lead land surveying projects from initiation through completion
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships
• Provide technical oversight for boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
• Guide field and office teams while maintaining quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Client delivery

Boundary surveying

ALTA/NSPS surveying

Education

Virginia PLS license eligibility

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble/Leica equipment

Job description

LHH in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced land survey leader to drive projects from start to finish. You will oversee both field and office teams, manage scopes, schedules and budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of land surveying experience, a Virginia PLS license or eligibility, and strong knowledge of boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveying, with proficiency in Civil 3D and Trimble/Leica equipment.