Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Eastern North Carolina seeks a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead private land development, construction, or government projects on-site. You will coordinate field crews, supervise survey teams, process field data into topographic contours, DTMs, and ALTA/NSPS maps, and sign and seal final documents.

This role emphasizes long-term commitment to Eastern North Carolina with opportunities across multiple jurisdictions and hands-on leadership in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor license required.
• Experience in private land development surveying, construction surveying, or government/DOT surveys.
• Ability to supervise field crews and coordinate schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple surveying projects from inception to completion.
• Manage field crews: scheduling, training, travel.
• Process field data into topographic contours, DTMs, and survey maps.
• Sign and seal survey documents.
• Review boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS survey maps and plats.

Skills

Field supervision

Project coordination

Troubleshooting field issues

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license

Job description

Are you ready to leverage your surveying expertise to impact diverse projects in Eastern North Carolina?

About the Role

This role involves working as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, contributing to one of three divisions: private land development, construction, or government work. The position is crucial for ensuring precise and reliable surveying results that support various projects, from land development to government contracts. Your expertise will help shape the success of our client's operations in Eastern North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple surveying and mapping projects from inception through completion.
• Manage and organize field crews, including scheduling, training, and travel coordination.
• Coordinate scheduling jointly with the two other division/project managers.
• Process raw field data to generate topographic contours, staking base files, road alignments, and foundation surveys.
• Build and check construction models and DTMs where applicable.
• Prepare and review boundary, topographic, and ALTA/ACSM survey maps, plats, change-of-zone maps, and easement exhibits.
• Sign and seal work product.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide technical supervision to technicians and crews.
• Perform field checks and site verification as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Professional Land Surveyor license. Any state accepted, with resources and assistance for North Carolina licensure.
• Demonstrated experience in private land development surveying, construction surveying, or government/DOT surveying.
• Comfort supervising field personnel and coordinating crew scheduling.
• Willingness to commit to Eastern North Carolina long term.

Preferred Qualifications

• Depth in boundary survey work.
• Experience in DTM/model building.
• ALTA/NSPS and topographic survey experience.
• Heavy highway construction survey experience.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Work Environment

• Location: Eastern North Carolina (on-site); Fayetteville may also be an option.
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Flexible field vs. office split, ranging from 0% to 80% field time.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
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