Professional Land Surveyor (PS/PLS) - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Senior Professional Surveyor to join our Martinsburg, WV team, leading project delivery and mentoring staff.

The role focuses on managing boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and infrastructure surveys across a diverse client base in the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, support business development, and contribute to earnings growth while advancing your career in a 100% employee-owned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PS or PLS) license (WV or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data processing software.
• Deep understanding of GPS/GNSS, control networks, and modern survey methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, route, and construction survey projects from proposal through final deliverable.
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to support successful project execution.
• Lead and mentor field and office personnel while fostering technical excellence and team growth.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of survey data, calculations, plats, and final deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, engineers, and government agencies throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while building and strengthening long-term professional relationships.
• Support business development through client engagement, networking, proposal development, and identifying new opportunities.
• Partner with leadership to support succession planning and growth of CEC's surveying practice in the region.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Communication

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor (PS/PLS) - Project Manager

US-WV-Martinsburg

Category

Survey / Geospatial

Type

Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Senior Professional Surveyor to join our growing team in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional to lead project delivery, mentor staff, build client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of our surveying practice throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region.

Opened in 2022, our Martinsburg office was established to better serve clients throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding areas. As part of CEC's West Virginia operations, you'll have access to the resources, expertise, and support of a statewide multidisciplinary team while helping grow a local office where your contributions can have a visible and lasting impact.

You’ll collaborate with professionals across surveying, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental services, water resources, and construction inspection while supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial, municipal, infrastructure, energy, and land development projects.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm, CEC provides a unique opportunity to build long‑term wealth while helping shape the future growth of surveying services throughout one of West Virginia's fastest‑growing regions.

If you’re looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help grow both a team and a practice, CEC offers the platform, resources, and support to make a meaningful impact while continuing to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, route, and construction survey projects from proposal through final deliverable
• Develop project scopes, proposals, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to support successful project execution
• Lead and mentor field and office personnel while fostering technical excellence, professional development, and team growth
• Perform QA/QC reviews of survey data, calculations, plats, and final deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, engineers, and government agencies throughout all phases of project delivery
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while building and strengthening long‑term professional relationships
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, networking, proposal development, and identification of new opportunities
• Partner with leadership to support succession planning, staff development, and the continued growth of CEC's surveying practice throughout the region

What We Offer

• Sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates
• 100% employee‑owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing and shaping a surveying practice within a rapidly expanding market
• Diverse project portfolio across commercial, municipal, infrastructure, energy, and land development sectors
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, and long‑term professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of land surveying experience
• Professional Land Surveyor (PS or PLS) license (WV or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data processing software (e.g., Trimble Business Center)
• Deep understanding of GPS/GNSS, control networks, and modern survey methods
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and client expectations
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience supporting sectors such as real estate, energy, and public/private infrastructure
• Experience with UAV, LiDAR, or remote sensing technologies is a plus

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small‑firm work environment with large‑firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long‑term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work‑life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.