Senior Land Surveyor Lead - Hybrid, CA

Dudek; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking a Senior Professional Land Surveyor to lead surveying operations on large-scale projects in Southern California. The role blends advanced technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver accurate, compliant surveying solutions while partnering with clients and internal teams.

You will oversee project execution, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to business development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in surveying, geomatics, GIS, or related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required for the State of California.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to work in field environments and travel as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex surveying projects from planning through delivery.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, on time, within budget, and in compliance with requirements.
• Define scope, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support broader project goals.
• Drive strategic planning, performance goals, and operational improvements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Monitor team utilization and optimize workflows.
• Proactively manage project and operational risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of survey professionals.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career growth.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and service expansion.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the team in client meetings and presentations.
• Provide technical oversight across surveying activities and deliverables.
• Drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Oversee use and maintenance of survey equipment (GPS, UAVs, lidar).
• Promote continuous improvement in workflows and data practices.
• Establish and uphold QA/QC standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Conduct reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and promote strong safety practices.
• Oversee survey data quality, storage, and accessibility.
• Improve processes for data collection, processing, and integration.
• Support advancement of geospatial systems and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GPS

UAVs

LiDAR

Job description

Dudek is seeking a Senior Professional Land Surveyor to lead surveying operations on large-scale projects in Southern California. The role blends advanced technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver accurate, compliant surveying solutions while partnering with clients and internal teams.

You will oversee project execution, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to business development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a hybrid work setting.