Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager
Brief Description
We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a licensed Land Surveyor and Project Manager. Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. We are 300 + team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington.
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
- Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
- Tuition Assistance
- Performance Compensation (Bonus) Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Montana-licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as Project Manager for our growing private land surveying firm. In addition to typical professional land surveyor expertise, this role would require experience in the management of land survey projects/contracts and active participation in business development activities to help build and maintain a book of work for the Survey Group.
Required Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications)
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Montana, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months
- 6+ years of professional surveying experience, including project management responsibilities
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey equipment/software
- High level of accountability and professional integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites
Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications)
- Experience with and knowledge of Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) survey requirements and procedures
- Strong leadership, organizational, and client-service skills
- Experience in a private consulting or production-oriented environment
- Ability to balance technical work, staff management, and project deadlines
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as Surveyor of Record for boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, subdivision, easement, and construction surveys
- Review, sign, and seal survey plats, legal descriptions, and related documents
- Interpret deeds, plats, title commitments, and legal descriptions
- Ensure full compliance with Montana statutes, administrative rules, and professional standards
- Resolve complex boundary and field issues using professional judgment
- Oversee data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance
- Lead and mentor field staff
- Plan and direct daily field operations and crew assignments
- Schedule projects, manage workloads, and support timely delivery
- Enforce safety standards, field procedures, and equipment care
- Participate in field work as needed for high-priority or complex projects
- Career Development
- Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, legal counsel, and property owners
- Aid in project scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking
- Maintain strong, professional client relationships through clear communication
- Represent the firm as a technical expert, including participation in legal or boundary matters as required
- Actively market on behalf of the firm to develop new clients/business, particularly to build a backlog of work for the Survey Department
Compensation
$90,000 - $120,000 per year, DOE
Work Location
In-person in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, or Missoula, MT
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, plus overtime as required
To Apply
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