Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Spotlock; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spotlock in Pottstown, PA is seeking a Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying operations from the Pottstown office. You will manage a broad range of survey projects and mentor field crews while staying technically involved with client work.

The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to land development and municipal projects, and opportunities for growth within an award-winning firm. Salary base range is $115,000 to $135,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania PLS license.
• 7+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience managing survey projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of boundary law, title research, and land development surveying.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GPS/robotic total stations.

Responsabilités

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, and construction stakeout projects from start to finish.
• Lead and mentor field crews, CAD technicians, and junior survey staff.
• Review and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, and final deliverables.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, municipalities, contractors, and developers.
• Balance project schedules, staffing, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Help strengthen existing client relationships while supporting future business growth.

Connaissances

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client relationship building

Leadership

Formation

PA PLS license

Outils

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Robotic total stations

Description du poste

Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: Pottstown, PA

A well-established, award-winning civil engineering and land surveying consulting firm is looking to add an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to lead surveying operations from its Pottstown office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed surveyor who enjoys managing projects, mentoring staff, and working closely with clients while remaining technically involved. You'll have the autonomy to oversee projects from proposal through final deliverables while collaborating with a respected multidisciplinary engineering team on a diverse mix of land development and municipal projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivision, and construction stakeout projects from start to finish.
• Lead and mentor field crews, CAD technicians, and junior survey staff.
• Review and certify survey plats, legal descriptions, and final deliverables.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, municipalities, contractors, and developers.
• Balance project schedules, staffing, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Help strengthen existing client relationships while supporting future business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Active Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• Previous experience managing survey projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of boundary law, title research, and land development surveying.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey equipment including GPS and robotic total stations.
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships, and taking ownership of projects.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an established, financially stable consulting firm with an outstanding reputation throughout the region.
• Leadership role with significant autonomy and influence.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning private land development, municipal, and commercial work.
• Collaborative culture where surveyors work closely with engineering professionals.
• Flexible work environment that values work-life balance.
• Clear opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement.
• Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work.

Targeting a $115,000 to $135,000 base salary - compensation commensurate with experience and flexibility for the right candidate.