Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Location: Doylestown, PA
Lead Surveying Projects. Build Client Relationships. Grow Your Career.
We are looking for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our Doylestown, PA team in a leadership capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed surveyor who enjoys overseeing projects, working alongside a talented team of field and office professionals, and playing an active role in delivering quality surveying services.
In this position, you will be responsible for managing a variety of surveying projects, providing technical oversight, coordinating personnel, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project partners. We are looking for someone who brings a strong technical foundation, sound project management skills, and the ability to help develop and support a growing surveying team.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Oversee surveying projects through all phases of completion, including boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, subdivision, and construction layout surveys.
- Coordinate field crews and office personnel to ensure accurate data collection, efficient workflows, and timely project deliverables.
- Review, prepare, and certify survey plans, documents, and legal descriptions in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania regulations.
- Develop project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage project resources, monitor budgets, and ensure assignments are completed efficiently and profitably.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients, municipal representatives, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to surveyors, CAD technicians, and field personnel.
- Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying opportunities to support continued business growth.
- Maintain high standards of technical quality, safety, and professional responsibility.
What We're Looking For
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania.
- 7+ years of land surveying experience, including project management responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of boundary surveying, boundary law, title research, and land development processes.
- Experience managing multiple surveying projects and coordinating field and office personnel.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and surveying data collection and processing software.
- Familiarity with GPS/GNSS equipment and robotic total stations.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
- A bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and licensure are also valued.
Compensation & Benefits
- $110,000-$140,000 base salary, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Tuition and professional licensing reimbursement.
- Gym membership reimbursement and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Flexible working environment and a collaborative team culture.
We believe in providing an environment where employees can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our team values integrity, quality, accountability, and ownership, and we encourage employees to take pride in their work and contribute to the continued success of our surveying operations.