Senior Survey Project Leader (PLS) – Growth & Impact

Gilder Search Group; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is representing a well‑established engineering and surveying firm seeking a Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead Newark, DE projects. You will manage survey projects from proposal through delivery, coordinate field crews, ensure technical quality, and nurture client relationships with a focus on growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of surveying experience, a Delaware PLS license or near‑licensure, and proficiency with boundary, topographic,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or related field preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in land surveying.
• Delaware Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license OR actively on track to obtain Delaware licensure within 12 months.
• Strong background in boundary, topographic, and construction surveying.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional field work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee survey and survey‑mapping projects with responsibility for quality, safety, schedules, and profitability.
• Prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, and project plans for survey assignments.
• Coordinate and schedule field crews to meet project deadlines.
• Perform or oversee boundary, ALTA/NSPS land title, topographic, and construction layout surveys.
• Review survey data, plans, plats, and deliverables for technical accuracy.
• Support engineering teams with survey services as part of integrated projects.
• Maintain and grow client relationships; participate in business development efforts.
• Assist with strategic initiatives to expand the surveying practice in the local market.
• Perform field work on an as‑needed basis.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS/GNSS

Leica equipment

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads

GIS

Job description

Gilder Search Group is representing a well‑established engineering and surveying firm seeking a Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead Newark, DE projects. You will manage survey projects from proposal through delivery, coordinate field crews, ensure technical quality, and nurture client relationships with a focus on growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of surveying experience, a Delaware PLS license or near‑licensure, and proficiency with boundary, topographic,