Lead Land Surveyor – Project Lead (Hybrid)

mcfa; Haddonfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

Profit-sharing bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

mcfa is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying projects in New York and New Jersey. Hybrid work with one day per week in Haddonfield, NJ. You will supervise field crews, prepare deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with engineers and clients.

Ideal candidates have a PLS license in NY/NJ, 6+ years of surveying experience, and at least 2 years in project management. Strong boundary law knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PLS license in New York and/or New Jersey.
• Ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in the neighboring state.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary law and survey computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of land surveying projects from proposal to deliverables.
• Prepare, review, sign, and seal survey documents per licensing requirements.
• Supervise field crews and office survey technicians.
• Coordinate boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS, ROW, utility surveys.
• Ensure compliance with state regs, standards, and QC procedures.
• Review deeds, plats, easements, title reports, and descriptions.
• Prepare calculations, descriptions, maps, and exhibits.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and project teams.
• Utilize GPS, robotic total stations, scanning, UAV data where applicable.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
• Mentor junior survey staff and support recruiting.
• Assist with proposals, fee development, and BD activities.
• Develop and maintain surveying standards and QC processes.

Skills

Project management

Survey field operations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

GPS/Robotic total stations

Terrestrial scanning

UAV data collection

Job description

mcfa is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying projects in New York and New Jersey. Hybrid work with one day per week in Haddonfield, NJ. You will supervise field crews, prepare deliverables, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with engineers and clients.

Ideal candidates have a PLS license in NY/NJ, 6+ years of surveying experience, and at least 2 years in project management. Strong boundary law knowledge and communication skills are essential.