Project Surveyor | Lathan, NY

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join its Latham office. This role offers the opportunity to manage a variety of land surveying projects while working alongside engineering, architectural, and environmental professionals throughout the Northeast.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary survey professional responsible for project quality, technical accuracy, and successful project delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals, oversee project budgets, negotiate agreements, and manage both financial and technical project requirements.
• Develop detailed project scopes tailored to client objectives and project needs.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to survey personnel to maintain productivity and project performance.
• Act as a technical resource on surveying matters for multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and interpret deeds, maps, site plans, construction drawings, specifications, and other project-related documents.
• Oversee and perform boundary surveys, topographic surveys, existing conditions surveys, and construction layout services.
• Conduct research through municipal agencies, public records, utility entities, and other sources to obtain information necessary for project completion.
• Coordinate and direct field crews while ensuring adherence to project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying Technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Active New York State Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) license required.
• Strong understanding of boundary determination, land development surveys, and surveying principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of field and office survey procedures, data collection, and project processing.
• Proficiency operating survey technology, including GPS systems, robotic total stations, and conventional total station equipment.
• Working knowledge of New York boundary law and its application in boundary survey work.
• Valid driver's license required.