Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM)

About the role

George F. Young, Inc. (GFY) is seeking a Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM/PLS) to join our growing survey team. Founded over 100 years ago, we celebrate our past and future, building on our years of integrity, quality, and service to our clients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all surveying and mapping projects in your market area, adhering to project schedules and requirements.
• Collaborate with client representatives and project stakeholders to understand project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review project proposals, cost estimates, and work plans for client approval.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout project execution.
• Lead a team of surveyors and mappers, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Assign tasks, establish priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure project goals are met.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Coordinate with other departments and subcontractors involved in projects to ensure smooth project progression.
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment, software, and methodologies to perform accurate field surveys and measurements.
• Conduct surveys for highway alignments, right-of-way boundaries, control points, and topographic features.
• Prepare and review survey plats, legal descriptions, right-of-way maps, and other survey-related documents.
• Ensure proper geodetic control and coordinate systems are established and maintained for all projects.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct regular reviews of survey data, measurements, and mapping information to identify and address any discrepancies or errors.
• Perform quality audits on completed surveys.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and project stakeholders on surveying and mapping matters.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and findings to clients and other stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all clients and stakeholders, addressing their concerns and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Seek opportunities for additional projects and collaborate with business development teams to secure new contracts.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Surveyor and Mapper in the State of Florida, in accordance with Chapter 472, Florida Statutes, or the ability to obtain Florida Licensing within 12 months of employment.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in surveying and mapping, with a strong background in FDOT projects.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of FDOT surveying and mapping standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Advanced skills in surveying and mapping software, including AutoCAD and GIS.
• Proven experience providing excellent customer service and meeting project schedules.
• Support for overall strategic planning and business development efforts within an organization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the shifting landscape faced by A/E/C firms, including the value of partnerships and the changing regulatory environment.
• Maintain and grow current accounts along with successfully identifying and securing new business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills to coach, mentor, and motivate employees.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Benefits

All qualifying employees receive benefits, including health and dental insurance, vision plan, personal time off, paid holidays, professional development, including tuition reimbursement, and community involvement.

George F. Young, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

George F. Young, Inc. participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program and is a drug-free workplace.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

About George F. Young, Inc

Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1919 by pioneer engineer and surveyor George Fleming Young, George F. Young, Inc. (GFY) has been in continuous operation for over 100 years and remains a Florida-owned company today. GFY has grown into a single source for land development in educational, healthcare, institutional, municipal, and residential facilities, as well as parks and recreation, property transactions, and transportation engineering, while expanding our reach throughout Florida and the Caribbean Basin.

GFY’s company culture and guiding values – integrity, quality, and service have created a collaborative and dynamic environment that fosters partnership, professional growth, and fulfillment.