Senior Land Surveyor & Project Manager

MacKay; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee ownership options

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor–Project Manager for our Vancouver, WA team. You will lead diverse surveying projects, mentor field and office staff, and serve as the client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires a WA-licensed PLS (or transferable) and experience managing survey projects in a dynamic environment. Join our Survey & Data department to drive project delivery, quality, and client satisfaction while staying current with industry standards and

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington or ability to transfer/obtain a Washington license within an acceptable timeframe.
• Up to 5 years of experience managing survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and equipment (including GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software (such as Trimble Business Center or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of land surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, final parcel maps, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, and construction staking surveys.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee field and office survey teams, providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship.
• Review and certify survey documents, including plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and public agencies to support project goals.
• Ensure all survey activities meet applicable regulatory, professional, and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and responses to RFPs.
• Participate in business development activities and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Surveying principles

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

MacKay is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor–Project Manager for our Vancouver, WA team. You will lead diverse surveying projects, mentor field and office staff, and serve as the client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires a WA-licensed PLS (or transferable) and experience managing survey projects in a dynamic environment. Join our Survey & Data department to drive project delivery, quality, and client satisfaction while staying current with industry standards and