Survey Lead

Volkert Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employer

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Florida seeks an experienced Survey Lead to supervise survey technical staff, oversee land surveying deliverables, and guide the Southeast region’s project goals.

The role emphasizes building a strong team, winning work, and maintaining QA/QC standards while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida PLS license, has 8–10 years of FDOT experience, and aims to obtain licensure in additional states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Florida.
• Desire to obtain licensure in additional states.
• 8–10 years of FDOT survey experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgment and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug screening.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the survey team to meet schedules, client requests and production expectations.
• Build a team and manage project budgets and client relations.
• Coordinate and manage outside survey subcontractors.
• Implement QA/QC practices for final survey deliverables.
• Develop fees and write / review proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Project coordination

QA/QC

Strong communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Survey Lead to support our Southeast Region located in Florida.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

This position provides supervision and direction of survey technical staff in conducting land surveys and preparing survey deliverables and documents. Responsible for the success of the department including winning work, supporting work from others, quality, budgets and schedules.

What you'll be doing:

• This position is responsible for building a team and client relations
• Bring in work and manage team and project budgets
• Lead the survey team to meet schedules, client requests (internally and externally) and production expectations
• Coordinating and managing outside survey subcontractors
• Implementing QA/QC practices for final survey deliverables
• Developing fees and writing and reviewing proposals
• Ensure compliance with company safety regulations

What you need to have:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Registered in Florida)
• 8 - 10 years of FDOT Survey experience
• Desire and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment and decision‑making skills
• Complex problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Safety oriented
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state‑specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

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