Professional Land Surveyor Manager

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor Manager in Aurora, IL, to lead the surveying practice and drive excellence across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate will have a PLS license in Illinois, 10+ years of progressive surveying experience, and a proven ability to mentor staff, manage projects, and foster client relationships while supporting growth and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Professional Land Surveyors and survey staff across multiple office locations.
• Oversee project execution, workload management, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for survey projects, deliverables, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain surveying standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Mentor and support the professional development of survey personnel while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Partner with company leadership to drive operational excellence, pursue growth opportunities, and expand surveying services.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and client feedback to ensure successful project delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying / Geomatics / Civil Engineering

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Aurora, IL

Description

About the Opportunity: Fehr Graham, a growing Midwest engineering and environmental consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor Manager to lead and advance our surveying practice.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who is passionate about managing teams, delivering high-quality client service, and driving operational excellence. We are looking for a strategic leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to mentor professionals, oversee firmwide survey operations, and support the continued growth of our organization.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our surveying services while ensuring exceptional project delivery and client satisfaction across multiple offices and markets.

Why Join Fehr Graham?

At Fehr Graham, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, engaging, and growth-oriented environment where employees are empowered to make an impact and advance their careers.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include:

As the Professional Land Surveyor Manager, you will provide leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the firm's surveying practice.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of Professional Land Surveyors and survey staff across multiple office locations.
• Oversee project execution, workload management, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for survey projects, deliverables, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain surveying standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Mentor and support the professional development of survey personnel while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Partner with company leadership to drive operational excellence, pursue growth opportunities, and expand surveying services.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and client feedback to ensure successful project delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Illinois.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, teams, and priorities in a consulting environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong project management, resource planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical professionals.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Experience supporting strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Benefits & Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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