Project Surveyor III (PLS)

About the role

The Project Surveyor II performs assigned duties with greater independence and proficiency, requiring less oversight from the Survey Manager. This role can independently act in responsible charge of small to medium-sized projects of moderate complexity and manage parts of large, complex projects to gain practical experience. The position involves managing projects and interacting with project teams and clients.

We welcome applications from both entry-level and experienced licensed surveyors. Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Act in responsible charge of assigned survey project deliverables, ensuring timely and quality delivery within budget
• Communicate often and clearly with the project team, including survey team members in the office and field, subconsultants, internal clients, and external clients
• Perform quality checks on work performed by survey project team members and subconsultants regularly per Company Quality Management Processes (QMP)
• Assist in writing scope of work and fee estimates for projects
• Design field surveys
• Review and reduce all field data
• Research and interpret existing recorded property information; resolve issues
• Perform boundary and Right of Way resolutions
• Perform field inspections and site walks
• Perform quality checks on team members' CADD mapping work, legal descriptions, and other survey documents

Qualifications

• PLS in state assignment or PLS in another state with the ability to obtain PLS in state of assignment within one year
• 6-12+ years of relevant and progressively responsible survey experience
• Basic project management skills with respect to deliverables, budget, schedule, and quality
• Knowledge of survey drafting software
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of survey calculations, principles, terms, and deliverables
• Knowledge of survey processing software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow Company standards and practices related to safety
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; meets Company driver eligibility requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentives, including employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits, including profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits: PTO, public holidays, additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid or primarily remote work environments

Pay

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, in addition to internal equity and geographic location.