Licensed Land Surveyor

Gilder Search Group; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Leadership track

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey or nearby to grow into Survey Department Manager within 12–18 months. The role blends field and office work, requiring solid field operations know-how and a readiness to mentor staff.

The opportunity includes direct mentorship from the retiring department lead, with a path to leadership at a measured pace and a focus on field/technical excellence. A suitable candidate could command six-figure base plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• New Jersey PLS or on track within 12 months.
• 5+ years of progressive survey experience.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot Leica robotic and GPS systems.
• Comfortable mentoring others and gradually assuming management duties.
• Entrepreneurial mindset a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run or support survey crews on a mix of land development and utility projects.
• Mentor junior staff and guide projects in the field.
• Coordinate with engineers and clients on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support or lead the transition of departmental leadership.
• Use and train others on Leica robotic total stations, GPS, drones, and field software.

Education

New Jersey PLS (or on track within 12 months)

Tools

Leica robotic total stations

GPS

Drones

Job description

About the Role

Are you a Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey or close to it? This is a unique chance to grow into a Survey Department Manager role over the next 12–18 months. The current department lead is planning for retirement and is open to mentoring someone who will take the reins in the near future.

This role can flex between field and office work depending on your strengths, but understanding field operations is non-negotiable, the company emphasizes real-world surveying expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Run or support survey crews on a mix of land development and utility projects
• Mentor junior staff and guide projects in the field
• Coordinate with engineers and clients on scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Support or lead the transition of departmental leadership
• Use and train others on Leica robotic total stations, GPS, drones, and field software

Qualifications

• New Jersey PLS (or on track within 12 months)
• 5+ years of progressive survey experience
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot Leica robotic and GPS systems
• Comfortable mentoring others and gradually assuming management duties
• Entrepreneurial mindset a plus

Why This Role?

• Direct mentorship from a retiring Survey Department Manager
• Flexible structure: grow into the role at your pace (6–18 months)
• Field and technical excellence is prioritized
• For the right person with a book of business: six-figure base + bonus potential ($200k+ comp)