Professional Land Surveyor - IL

Blew & Associates, P.A.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Remote work option

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Company computer

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a national firm delivering land surveying, engineering, and environmental services with 130+ years of history.

We seek a Professional Land Surveyor to supervise survey crews, review boundaries and deeds, and perform detailed research at town, county, and state levels. You will evaluate surveys, field notes, maps, and aerials to identify constraints and determine the best approach to complete projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required.
• Experience leading survey crews and coordinating field and office tasks.
• Proven ability to acquire new clients and generate revenue.
• Strong written and verbal communication for collaboration and growth.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Carlson Survey; Quickbase is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage survey technicians in daily operations.
• Perform boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews and related research.
• Review surveys, field notes, maps, and aerials to identify constraints and plan projects.
• Conduct quantity and volume calculations and communicate with crew chiefs.
• Coordinate with drafting/design/operations for status updates and plan revisions.

Skills

Client acquisition

Crew management

Communication

Remote work capability

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Survey

Quickbase

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a highly regarded national firm specializing in land surveying, engineering, and environmental services. With an impressive track record spanning over 130 years in the industry, we are currently seeking a talented Professional Land Surveyor to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing survey technicians, performing boundary, easement, deed, and title reviews, and conducting detailed research at the town, county, and state levels. You will also be responsible for evaluating surveys, field notes, maps, aerial photographs, and other materials to identify potential project constraints and determine the best approach to complete projects on time and within budget. Additionally, you will be required to perform calculations of quantities and volumes and communicate with crew chiefs and our operations team on a daily basis.

Collaboration with drafting managers, design staff, and the operations team will be necessary for providing status updates, discussing challenges, and addressing plan revisions.

Requirements

• A valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required, with multiple state licensures being a plus
• Field and office experience in land surveying is essential, and attention to detail is a must
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating new revenue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and the ability to take direction and grow with the company
• A proven track record of managing survey crews
• Self-motivation, drive, and the ability to work remotely are important for success in this role
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Carlson Survey is required, and proficiency with Quickbase to log job statuses is a plus
• The position requires being on call for one weekend every three to four months

Benefits

• 95% coverage of health benefits, including Medical and Dental, with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by the employee at a group rate
• 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
• 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy-up options
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy-up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Paid vacations
• Paid parental leave
• Company Computer