Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensed in California to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing and managing a variety of land surveying projects while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and detail-oriented surveying professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. This role offers flexibility in work structure along with long-term growth potential within a collaborative environment.

Project Management & Survey Oversight

• Manage and oversee land surveying projects from initial planning through final delivery
  • Ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines
  • Coordinate project schedules, priorities, and deliverables
  • Monitor project progress and maintain quality standards
• Review and certify survey documents and deliverables
  • Boundary surveys
  • Topographic surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Construction staking
  • Record maps and legal descriptions
• Ensure compliance with:
  • California land surveying regulations
  • Local agency requirements
  • Industry standards and best practices

Field & Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and support to field crews and office staff
  • Review field data and calculations
  • Verify survey accuracy and completeness
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving field issues
• Interpret and analyze:
  • Survey data
  • Legal descriptions
  • Title reports
  • Maps and plats
  • Construction documents
• Utilize survey software and technology to prepare and review project deliverables

Client & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and municipalities
  • Maintain strong professional relationships
  • Provide project updates and technical guidance
  • Support client satisfaction and project success
• Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure efficient coordination between field and office operations
• Mentor and support junior survey staff as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Strong experience managing land surveying projects
• Knowledge of:
  • Boundary surveys
  • Topographic surveys
  • Construction staking
  • Mapping and legal descriptions
• Understanding of California surveying regulations and standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Survey data processing software
  • GPS and total station equipment
• Experience coordinating with:
  • Civil engineers
  • Contractors
  • Public agencies
  • Developers

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