Professional Land Surveyor

GFT; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

GFT is looking for a Professional Land Surveyor to join their team in North Carolina. This role requires a hybrid work model and entails overseeing survey operations, managing field and office survey personnel, and ensuring quality assurance. Applicants should have valid registration as a PLS in North Carolina or be in the process of obtaining it. The salary ranges from $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with boundary research, topographic surveys, and project control.
• Ability to supervise field survey crews and manage office personnel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Understand all field and office survey operations.
• Coordinate projects with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare boundary calculations and parcel plats.

Skills

Boundary research and calculations

Excellent math skills

Oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented work style

Managing multiple projects

Education

Valid registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in NC

Tools

Survey software (Leica, Trimble, Carlson Survey, Civil3D)

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join our Construction Services Team in North Carolina. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at any one of our North Carolina offices.

At GFT, we’re committed to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability in our construction and program management services. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand all field and office survey operations.
• Organize technical production and direct field work.
• Uphold quality control and quality assurance.
• Maintain communication with clients, leadership, and staff.
• Meet schedules and budgets while providing responsive service to the client.
• Perform boundary research of maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records.
• Prepare boundary calculations, metes and bounds descriptions, and parcel plats.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data for surveys (control, topographic, bathymetric, engineering, alignment, right-of-way).
• Coordinate projects with clients, staff, engineering and architectural personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Apply techniques and methods to obtain the required accuracy and information.
• Maintain project database by using computer programs; enter and back up data.
• Develop and present proposals to clients.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in work assignments.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge; participate in professional societies and practice communities.
• Work with and mentor people; may supervise the activities of a single or multiple survey field crews and provide training to staff.

Education & Experience

• Valid registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of North Carolina or in the process of obtaining your PLS in the next six months (preferred).
• Experience with boundary research and calculations, topographic surveys, project control, metes and bounds descriptions, and general survey support for engineering design projects.
• Experience managing office and field survey personnel with the ability to identify work priorities and functions.
• Excellent math, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong detail-oriented work style.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects with schedule and budget constraints.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Licensed Professional Surveyor
• North Carolina resident
• Experience with survey software (Leica, Trimble, Carlson Survey, Civil3D)
• Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities and locations
• Flexible to work overtime
• Experience with projects such as: NCDOT right-of-way mapping; Boundary/Topo; Transportation/Bridges; Preparation of Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Easements; ALTA/ACSM (NSPS) Land Title Surveys; Construction Layout

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Commitment to professional development and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Company Overview

GFT is a privately held AEC firm focused on transportation, water, power, and buildings. We emphasize relationships and have over a century of experience. GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Additional Information

• Location: North Carolina
• Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt
• Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000
• GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions
• California Applicants: see Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts for Los Angeles County, San Francisco, and California

Note: This description maintains the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the role.