Survey Department Manager (LS)

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Licensing and CE reimbursement

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services seeks an experienced Survey Department Manager (Licensed Surveyor) in Fresno to lead the surveying division within a client-focused engineering firm. You will supervise staff, manage daily operations, review and seal surveys, and coordinate with project stakeholders to deliver accurate ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

The role requires a PLS/LS license, 8–10 years of surveying experience with 3–5 years in leadership, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/LS) license in the applicable state.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive surveying experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with the listed survey software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop survey technicians, crew chiefs, field personnel, and office staff.
• Manage daily operations of the survey department, including staffing, workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the Licensed Surveyor responsible for reviewing, signing, and sealing survey documents and plans.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, right-of-way, subdivision, and control surveys.
• Review survey calculations, plats, legal descriptions, maps, records of survey, and other deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and public agencies.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates for survey projects.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing land surveying practices.
• Implement and maintain quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging survey technologies, including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAV/drone mapping, and GIS applications.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Attend client meetings, public hearings, and agency coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Licensed Surveyor

Communication

Technical oversight

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Survey Department Manager (LS) (JN -092026-430241) Fresno, California

Salary: USD100000 - USD140000 per year

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Survey Department Manager (Licensed Surveyor) to join their client's dynamic team. This position is based in a leading engineering firm located in a vibrant area. The Survey Department Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and technical oversight of the surveying department, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of all survey deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop survey technicians, crew chiefs, field personnel, and office staff.
• Manage daily operations of the survey department, including staffing, workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the Licensed Surveyor responsible for reviewing, signing, and sealing survey documents and plans.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, right-of-way, subdivision, and control surveys.
• Review survey calculations, plats, legal descriptions, maps, records of survey, and other deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, and public agencies.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and fee estimates for survey projects.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing land surveying practices.
• Implement and maintain quality control and quality assurance standards.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging survey technologies, including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAV/drone mapping, and GIS applications.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Attend client meetings, public hearings, and agency coordination meetings as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/LS) license in the applicable state.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive surveying experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of boundary analysis, land title research, legal descriptions, subdivision mapping, and construction surveying.
• Experience managing multiple projects and staff simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of state surveying laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or similar survey software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 per year.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional licensing and continuing education reimbursement.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable).

While a Professional Engineering (PE) license is not mandatory, substantial experience in the field is required. This role is ideal for those with a strong leadership background in engineering and surveying firms such as civil engineering consultants, land development firms, transportation engineering companies, and public agencies.