Survey Lead - Florida: Build Teams, Grow Client Work

Volkert Inc.; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term and long-term

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Survey Lead to supervise our survey team in the Southeast Region. You will oversee land surveys, deliverables, budgets, and client relations, ensuring project success from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Florida with 8–10 years of FDOT survey experience and the ability to obtain licensure in additional states. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 per Volkert policy.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Build a team and client relations.
• Bring in work and manage team and project budgets.
• Lead the survey team to meet schedules, client requests 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.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Judgment and decision-making

Complex problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Safety oriented

Valid driver’s license & MVR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volkert Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Survey Lead to supervise our survey team in the Southeast Region. You will oversee land surveys, deliverables, budgets, and client relations, ensuring project success from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Florida with 8–10 years of FDOT survey experience and the ability to obtain licensure in additional states. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential.