Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Project Manager

Spotlock; Folsom (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Insurance

401(k) Plan

Supplemental Insurance

Four-day Week

24/7 Access to Office

Career Growth

Job summary

Spotlock in Folsom, PA seeks an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying projects. The role involves managing projects from planning to final deliverables, overseeing boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and development surveys, and certifying survey plans in line with PA regulations.

You will coordinate with field crews, engineers, and clients, provide technical guidance, interpret deeds and title documents, and assist with proposals, scopes, budgets, and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor license.
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and surveying data collection software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee land surveying projects from planning through deliverables.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision surveys.
• Review and certify survey plans, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Coordinate surveying activities with field crews, office personnel, engineers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to surveying personnel to ensure accuracy.
• Interpret deeds and title documents to resolve boundary questions.
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with civil engineers on residential, commercial, municipal, and site development projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to growth of surveying services.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey software

GPS/GNSS equipment

Robotic total stations

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Project Manager

Location: Folsom, PA

Lead Surveying Projects. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

We are seeking an experienced Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team in Folsom, PA. This is an opportunity to become part of an established civil engineering and consulting firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering quality surveying and engineering services throughout the Delaware Valley.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in land surveying, along with the ability to oversee projects, work directly with clients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals. Our projects span residential, commercial, municipal, and land development sectors, offering a diverse workload and the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate work, values client relationships, and wants to play an active role in the continued success of an established surveying operation.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Manage and oversee land surveying projects from initial planning through final deliverables.
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, and other property-related surveys.
• Review, prepare, and certify survey plans, plats, legal descriptions, and related documentation in accordance with Pennsylvania regulations.
• Coordinate surveying activities with field crews, office personnel, engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to surveying personnel to ensure accuracy and quality across all project deliverables.
• Interpret deeds, legal descriptions, title documents, and other property records to resolve boundary and ownership questions.
• Assist with project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and scheduling.
• Work collaboratively with civil engineering professionals on residential, commercial, municipal, and site development projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of surveying services.

What We're Looking For

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania.
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary surveying, property research, title interpretation, and land development.
• Experience managing surveying projects and overseeing field and office personnel.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and surveying data collection and processing software.
• Familiarity with GPS/GNSS equipment and robotic total stations.
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company-paid and employee-paid supplemental insurance benefits.
• Four-day summer workweek.
• Flexible 24/7/365 access to office facilities.
• A collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.