Survey Project Manager-PLS

Verdantas LLC; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 161,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with up to 3.5% company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking a full-time Survey Project Manager based in Lake Oswego, OR. This role involves coordinating with clients, supervising research, and maintaining surveying standards while adapting to project needs.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a PLS license, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a hybrid work model, 401(k) with a company match, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of office and field experience is required.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and client representatives on projects.
• Direct supervision of research, computation, fieldwork, and drafting.
• Reduce field data, perform complex analysis from verbal instructions.
• Troubleshoot problems with measurements and gathering of field evidence.
• Implement and maintain surveying standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Business development experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility and creativity in project approaches

Education

College or technical program graduate

PLS License for 4+ years

Job description

Survey Project Manager – PLS

Location: Lake Oswego, OR. Full‑time exempt.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and client representatives on projects.
• Direct supervision of research, computation, fieldwork, and drafting.
• Reduce field data, perform non‑routine and complex analysis from verbal instructions and under minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot problems with measurements and gathering of field evidence.
• Implement and maintain surveying standards.
• Advise and assist other users with processes and methods.
• Interface with Field and Office Leads on project‑related matters.
• Perform boundary research and resolutions under PLS review.
• Perform cost estimates and scopes for survey proposals.

Qualifications

• College or technical program graduate.
• PLS License for 4+ years.
• Experience in business development.
• Experience working with clients.
• 6 or more years of office and field experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast learner.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility and creativity in project approaches.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA.
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion.

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Salary Range: $122,000 – $161,200 per year. Benefits include flexible work environment, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off + holidays.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.