Professional Licensed Surveyor | Office Lead
A growing professional services organization is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to help lead and expand its surveying operations in north‑central West Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a collaborative, multi‑discipline environment while shaping the future of an established survey group.
The role is well suited for an experienced survey professional who enjoys team leadership, technical oversight, and strategic growth, and who values working in a region experiencing continued public and private development activity.
Position Overview
The Survey Practice Leader will serve as a senior technical and managerial resource within the local office, partnering with leadership across multiple disciplines to support project execution, staff development, and long‑term growth initiatives. This individual will balance operational responsibilities with client engagement and business development support.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and day‑to‑day management for survey staff, including licensed professionals and field technicians
- Establish and maintain quality, safety, and efficiency standards across all surveying projects
- Support staffing initiatives through recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
- Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Assist in expanding the survey practice through client relationships, proposal support, and market outreach
Representative Project Experience
- Boundary, control, and right‑of‑way surveys
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title surveys
- Topographic and existing conditions surveys
- Utility corridors and route surveys
- Subdivision mapping and record plats
- Construction staking and as‑built documentation
What the Organization Offers
- Participation in an employee ownership program, with eligibility early in tenure
- Defined leadership pathways supported by experienced technical and business mentors
- Performance‑based incentives tied to firm‑wide results
- A culture that values innovation, knowledge‑sharing, and professional development
- Competitive benefits package available immediately upon hire, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution and profit‑sharing components
- Flexible work arrangements designed to support work‑life balance
Required Background
- Active Professional Surveyor license in West Virginia or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
- Approximately 10 or more years of progressive land surveying experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing personnel and projects
- Exposure to client‑facing responsibilities, including business development or account management
- Experience within a multi‑discipline consulting or professional services environment preferred
- Established professional network in the region is advantageous
About the Regional Team
The Bridgeport‑area operation is part of a multi‑office West Virginia platform that has experienced sustained growth over the past decade. The team supports a wide range of infrastructure, land development, and public‑sector projects throughout the region.
Capabilities span surveying and mapping, civil and transportation engineering, construction inspection, environmental and ecological services, geotechnical engineering, water resources, and related disciplines. Continued regional investment has driven steady expansion of staff, services, and facilities.
The organization is consistently recognized among the top‑performing design and consulting firms in the Mid‑Atlantic, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and employee retention.
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