Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Our client is seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensed in California to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing and managing a variety of land surveying projects while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and detail-oriented surveying professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. This role offers flexibility in work structure along with long-term growth potential within a collaborative environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Project Management & Survey Oversight
- Manage and oversee land surveying projects from initial planning through final delivery Ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines
- Coordinate project schedules, priorities, and deliverables
- Monitor project progress and maintain quality standards
- Review and certify survey documents and deliverables Boundary surveysTopographic surveysALTA/NSPS surveysConstruction staking
- Record maps and legal descriptions
- Ensure compliance with: California land surveying regulations
- Local agency requirements
- Industry standards and best practices
- Field & Technical Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and support to field crews and office staff Review field data and calculations
- Verify survey accuracy and completeness
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving field issues
- Interpret and analyze: Survey data
- Legal descriptions
- Title reports
- Maps and plats
- Construction documents
- Utilize survey software and technology to prepare and review project deliverables
- Client & Team Collaboration
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and municipalities Maintain strong professional relationships
- Provide project updates and technical guidance
- Support client satisfaction and project success
- Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure efficient coordination between field and office operations
- Mentor and support junior survey staff as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Qualifications:- Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
- Strong experience managing land surveying projects
- Knowledge of: Boundary surveysTopographic surveysConstruction staking
- Mapping and legal descriptions
- Understanding of California surveying regulations and standards
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with: AutoCAD Civil 3DSurvey data processing softwareGPS and total station equipment
- Experience coordinating with: Civil engineers
- ContractorsPublic agencies
Developers
