Senior Survey Project Manager/Professional Land Surveyor

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager and Professional Land Surveyor with 10+ years of land surveying experience to lead survey crews for diverse federal, state, and private projects. The role directs planning, field operations, QA/QC, budgeting, and client relationships, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with professional standards.

Candidates must hold a PLS license (PA/DE) and demonstrate leadership, project management, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor license in PA/DE required.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience with boundary/topographic/land development expertise.
• Proven leadership in managing survey teams, operations and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to review, certify, and take responsibility for survey deliverables.
• Strong understanding of boundary law, title research, and survey standards.
• Experience managing projects, budgets and team utilization.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and modern survey equipment/technology.
• Client-facing experience including scoping, proposals, and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all survey operations from planning through delivery.
• Lead and manage the survey department, including staff performance and direction.
• Serve as the technical authority ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Establish and enforce QA/QC processes across data, mapping and deliverables.
• Own project delivery performance, ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
• Manage client relationships and act as senior advisor to stakeholders.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, utilization, and profitability.
• Collaborate with engineering and environmental teams for land development projects.
• Develop and mentor team members and promote licensure.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

Client-facing

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (PA/DE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager/Professional Land Surveyor with at least 10 years of land surveying experience. This position is responsible for helping plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of survey crews to support a broad range of land surveying and related services for federal, state, and private clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all survey operations (topographic, control, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, as-built surveys) from planning through delivery.
• Lead and manage the survey department, including staff performance, structure, and overall direction
• Serve as the technical authority, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and adherence to professional standards and regulations
• Establish and enforce QA/QC processes across all survey data, mapping, and deliverables
• Own project delivery performance, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
• Manage client relationships and act as a senior advisor, supporting developers, municipalities, attorneys, and internal teams
• Oversee financial performance of the department, including budgeting, forecasting, utilization, and profitability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and environmental teams to support land development projects
• Develop and mentor team members, building a strong pipeline of future leaders and promoting professional licensure

Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of Pennsylvania and/or Delaware.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience, with strong expertise in boundary, topographic, and land development work
• Proven leadership experience, managing survey teams, operations, and project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to review, certify, and take responsibility for survey deliverables
• Strong understanding of boundary law, title research, and applicable survey standards
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and team utilization
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and modern survey equipment/technology
• Client-facing experience, including scoping, proposals, and relationship management

Benefits:

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Unlimited free health office snacks
• Access to company sporting events suite

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)