Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Olsson; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of company truck

Health care, vision, dental

401(k) match

Wellness program

Career development paths

Job summary

Olsson is looking for a seasoned Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join their team in Southwest Missouri. This role involves leading a survey crew, maintaining client relationships, and utilizing technology such as drones and GPS scanning to ensure survey accuracy.

As a PLS, you will manage projects, provide training, and take responsibility for project profitability. The position offers a dynamic environment with benefits including flexible work arrangements, health care, and career development paths.

Qualifications

• Collaborative work ethos essential for success.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving history.
• Constant alertness and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead and supervise survey crew and technicians.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Provide training and mentorship to staff.
• Ensure project estimates and proposals are accurate.
• Responsible for financial performance of projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in survey performance and management

Ability to work collaboratively

Attention to detail

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Missouri

Tools

Trimble

Drones

GPS scanning

Job description

Job Description

Olsson is currently seeking a seasoned Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team in Southwest Missouri. As a PLS with Olsson, you’ll have the opportunity to use cutting‑edge technology like drones, GPS scanning, Trimble, and more. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining client relationships, leading our survey crew and drafting technicians, managing projects, providing training, and ensuring survey accuracy. Join us as a PLS at Olsson and showcase your expertise in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the surveying process.
• Lead and supervise survey crew staff and drafting technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Efficiently manage projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to our staff, sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise.
• Take ownership of project estimates and job proposals, demonstrating your meticulous attention to detail.
• Assume responsibility for the financial performance of your assigned projects, ensuring profitability and cost‑effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Experience in survey performance and management of land surveys, including property and right‑of‑way determinations, boundary, ALTA, platting, land divisions, and topographic surveys.
• Must be a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Missouri.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Benefits

• Use of a company truck for transportation to and from job sites.
• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided.
• Prescription safety eyewear and work boot reimbursement program.
• Company issued laptop.
• Cell phone reimbursement options.
• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possible flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and other traditional benefits.
• Bonus system rewarding performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.