Lead Survey Project Manager – PLS, Autonomy & Growth

Spotlock; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotlock in Pottstown, PA is seeking a Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying operations from the Pottstown office. You will manage a broad range of survey projects and mentor field crews while staying technically involved with client work.

The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to land development and municipal projects, and opportunities for growth within an award-winning firm. Salary base range is $115,000 to $135,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania PLS license.
• 7+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience managing survey projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, title research, and land development surveying.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GPS/robotic total stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, and construction stakeout projects from start to finish.
• Lead and mentor field crews, CAD technicians, and junior survey staff.
• Review and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, and final deliverables.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, municipalities, contractors, and developers.
• Balance project schedules, staffing, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Help strengthen existing client relationships while supporting future business growth.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationship building

Leadership

Education

PA PLS license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Robotic total stations

Job description

Spotlock in Pottstown, PA is seeking a Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying operations from the Pottstown office. You will manage a broad range of survey projects and mentor field crews while staying technically involved with client work.

The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to land development and municipal projects, and opportunities for growth within an award-winning firm. Salary base range is $115,000 to $135,000 per year.