Licensed PLS: Survey & Right-of-Way Lead

Awk Consulting Engineers Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Awk Consulting Engineers Inc in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an experienced Survey/Right-of-Way Manager to lead surveying and ROW services on transportation and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania. You will manage projects from planning through delivery and mentor field and office staff.

The role requires a PA PLS license, proven leadership, and a strong track record with PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission projects, plus experience preparing technical and price proposals for public-sector

Qualifications

• Must hold a Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Demonstrated experience leading land surveying and right‑of‑way projects.
• Extensive experience with PennDOT transportation projects.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
• Proven ability to prepare technical and price proposals for public sector transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania surveying standards and ROW acquisition support.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey and ROW projects from planning through completion.
• Lead field and office staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate survey deliverables, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Develop technical and cost proposals for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, and others.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission, and regulatory standards.

Skills

PLS license

Land surveying

Right-of-way

Proposal development

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Job description

Awk Consulting Engineers Inc in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an experienced Survey/Right-of-Way Manager to lead surveying and ROW services on transportation and infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania. You will manage projects from planning through delivery and mentor field and office staff.

The role requires a PA PLS license, proven leadership, and a strong track record with PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission projects, plus experience preparing technical and price proposals for public-sector