Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Survey Manager
Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Manager – DOT & Transportation
Location: Virginia
Salary: $85,000–$145,000 + Bonus + ESOP
License Required: Active Virginia PLS
Job Overview
Join an award-winning, employee-owned (ESOP) civil engineering firm as a Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager . Lead multiple field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for VDOT, DOT, and municipal roadway projects . This role blends technical expertise, team leadership, client management, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 2+ survey field crews and office staff on DOT and transportation projects
- Oversee boundary, topographic, SUE, and roadway surveys
- Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, calculations, and survey deliverables
- Ensure QA/QC, schedules, budgets, and invoicing compliance
- Serve as the client's point of contact and attend project/industry meetings
- Mentor survey staff and support proposals and pursuit strategies
Required Qualifications
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license – Virginia required
- 8+ years progressive land surveying experience ( DOT/roadway projects required )
- Experience leading multiple field crews
- Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations
- Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Multistate PLS licensure
- SUE experience
- Aerial, LiDAR, or sUAS exposure
Compensation & Benefits
- $85K–$145K base salary (DOE & licensure)
- ESOP ownership + 401(k) match
- Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days)
- $5K–$10K sign-on / relocation bonus
- PTO, tuition assistance, and professional development support
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