Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Protouch Staffing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Access to surveying tech

Back-office support

Career path to leadership

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Greenville, SC to take responsible charge of major surveys. The role leads field and office teams, maintains client relationships, and drives project success with authoritative back-office support.

The ideal candidate holds an active SC/GA PLS license (or eligible via comity), robust knowledge of boundary practices, and strong leadership and communication skills for end-to-end project delivery.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor license in SC/GA or eligible via comity/reciprocity.
• Deep knowledge of state surveying laws, boundary practices, and ethics.
• Ability to manage projects, teams, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Exercise professional responsible charge over surveying projects and approve work per state standards.
• Lead projects end-to-end from authorization to closeout, including QA/QC.
• Direct, mentor, and develop field crews and drafting staff.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, WIP, and profitability in coordination with leadership.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as primary technical contact.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | Responsible Charge & Leadership

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) on behalf of a premier, veteran-owned land surveying and geospatial firm operating throughout South Carolina and Georgia. This role is designed for a licensed professional ready to take responsible charge of projects, direct field and office teams, maintain key client relationships, and drive project success with real organizational authority and back-office support.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible Charge: Exercise professional responsible charge over assigned surveying projects, reviewing and approving professional work in accordance with state laws and standards.
• Project Delivery: Lead projects end-to-end from authorization, planning, field operations, and production through QA/QC, delivery, and closeout.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop field crews, technical professionals, and future licensed surveyors.
• Financial & Operations Management: Oversee project schedules, budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), and profitability in coordination with operations management.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong ongoing client relationships while serving as the primary technical point of contact.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in South Carolina and/or Georgia (or eligibility for licensure via comity/reciprocity).
• Professional Standards: Deep understanding of state surveying laws, boundary practices, and professional ethics.
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, accept project responsibility, and manage technical workflows.
• Communication: Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Breadth: Experience across Boundary, ALTA/NSPS, Topographic, Construction Staking, Roadway/DOT, Utility Mapping, or related geospatial services.
• Team Management: Prior experience leading field crews, technical drafting teams, or multi-disciplinary surveying projects.
• Business Acumen: Familiarity with project budgeting, scheduling, client management, and financial performance metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive professional salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• Dedicated professional development, leadership training programs, and continuing education support
• Access to modern surveying, LiDAR, drone, and geospatial technology
• Established back-office infrastructure (accounting, admin, and business development support)
• Clear career pathing toward senior professional and operational leadership positions