Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS)

The Thrasher Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off

Parental leave

Continuing education support

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Canton, Ohio seeks a Licensed Professional Surveyor to lead the surveying and geomatics department, manage projects for public and private sector clients, and contribute to growing the practice.

The role requires an active Ohio PS license, a minimum of five years’ experience, and proven leadership to mentor staff and coordinate field crews across diverse projects in a collaborative, quality‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Surveyor (PS) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in surveying/geomatics.
• Proven ability to lead a team and mentor staff.
• Strong project management and deadline-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the surveying and geomatics department, including field crews and supporting technical staff
• Manage survey and geomatics projects for public and private sector clients
• Identify and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Maintain communication with key staff and offices to ensure department success and sustainability
• Plan, organize, supervise, and mentor survey crews, technicians, and internal staff
• Coordinate assignments to support project management and deadline adherence

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Staff mentorship

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 - not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals - giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we’re not a stepping stone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to join our Canton, OH team. In this role, you will lead the surveying and geomatics department, manage projects for public and private sector clients, and play a key role in growing the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the surveying and geomatics department, including field crews and supporting technical staff
• Manage survey and geomatics projects for public and private sector clients
• Identify and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients
• Maintain communication with key staff and offices to ensure department success and sustainability
• Plan, organize, supervise, and mentor survey crews, technicians, and internal staff
• Coordinate assignments to support project management and deadline adherence

What You\'ll Bring

Licensure: Active Professional Surveyor (PS) license in the State of Ohio required

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead a team, mentor staff, and manage multiple crews

Project management: Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects across varying scopes

Time management: Strong time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines

Work style: High productivity working both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees\' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture that's been building communities across the Mid-Atlantic for over 40 years.

The Thrasher Group conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks on all applicants who accept offers of employment. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.