Survey Project Lead (PLS/SIT) — Client-Centric Leadership

Gilder Search Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) to join our Bethlehem, PA Survey Department. This mid-career role blends technical survey work with project coordination and client interaction.

You will manage projects from scope through completion, coordinate field crews, and prepare deliverables. Ideal candidates have PA PLS or SIT and several years of experience in boundary, topo, and construction surveying, with proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania PLS or SIT certification.
• Several years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, and construction surveying.
• Experience with survey calculations and data review.
• Ability to interpret deeds, plats, easements and property records.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a variety of land surveying projects from initial scope through completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, project stakeholders, and internal team members.
• Review project requirements, establish scope, and assist with scheduling and resource coordination.
• Perform and/or oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and other land surveying services.
• Conduct research and analyze deeds, plans, easements, right-of-way information, and other property records.
• Perform survey calculations and quality-control reviews.
• Prepare and review survey plans, plats, exhibits, and other technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with field crews, CAD technicians, engineers, and other project professionals.
• Visit project sites as needed to support field operations and resolve project-related issues.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand project needs and provide updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project proposals, scopes of work, and estimates.
• Maintain a high standard of technical accuracy and quality control.
• Help mentor and support less-experienced members of the Survey Department.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Survey Department.

Skills

Boundary surveying

Topographic surveying

Construction surveying

Survey calculations

Client communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) to join our Bethlehem, PA Survey Department. This mid-career role blends technical survey work with project coordination and client interaction.

You will manage projects from scope through completion, coordinate field crews, and prepare deliverables. Ideal candidates have PA PLS or SIT and several years of experience in boundary, topo, and construction surveying, with proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.