Senior PLS | Survey Project Manager

Brighton Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Solutions is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager to lead and deliver boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects in Central Illinois. The role requires a PLS license (IL or reciprocal) and 7+ years of experience, with strong Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center skills.

The candidate will mentor staff, manage field crews, and serve as the main client contact across municipal, regulatory, and project teams. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Licensed PLS in Illinois or reciprocal state.
• 7+ years of professional land surveying experience.
• Experience leading survey projects and managing field personnel.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Experience with Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment and data collectors.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and right-of-way survey projects.
• Lead survey field crews while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project completion.
• Review field data, calculations, and final survey deliverables.
• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey documentation in accordance with Illinois regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, attorneys, title companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Process survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Research deeds, plats, easements, and public land survey records to resolve boundary questions.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling proposals, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Mentor junior surveyors and field staff while supporting professional development within the team.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Boundary Surveys

Topographic Surveys

ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Construction Staking

As-Built Surveys

Leadership/Project Management

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Trimble GPS/GNSS

Client Relationship

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field

Associate's degree related to surveying

Additional state licensure

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

GPS/GNSS equipment & data collectors

Bentley ORD or MicroStation (preferred)

Job description

Brighton Solutions is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager to lead and deliver boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects in Central Illinois. The role requires a PLS license (IL or reciprocal) and 7+ years of experience, with strong Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center skills.

The candidate will mentor staff, manage field crews, and serve as the main client contact across municipal, regulatory, and project teams. Relocation may be available.