Senior Associate Licensed Land Surveyor/Project Manager | Mineola, NY
Senior Associate Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager
An established, multi-disciplinary consulting firm is seeking a senior-level Licensed Professional Land Surveyor to provide technical oversight, project leadership, and strategic direction for its growing surveying operations on Long Island. This opportunity is well suited for an accomplished surveying professional who enjoys leading teams, cultivating client relationships, and managing complex projects while helping shape the future growth of a high-performing practice.
In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of surveying assignments, serve as a key technical resource, and play a critical role in expanding the firm's presence throughout the New York market. The successful candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with business acumen, leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and managerial leadership for land surveying projects throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.
- Direct project execution from initial planning through final deliverables, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved.
- Lead, mentor, and support survey staff, including office personnel and field teams.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as the Professional Land Surveyor responsible for reviewing, certifying, and sealing survey documents.
- Manage the preparation and review of boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction stakeout services, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
- Perform and oversee deed research, title review, easement interpretation, and boundary evaluations.
- Provide expert guidance on complex land surveying challenges and property-related matters.
- Coordinate with local agencies and municipalities to ensure compliance with permitting requirements and regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain relationships with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and public-sector clients.
- Participate in proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and contract negotiations.
- Support market expansion efforts by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening existing client partnerships.
- Collaborate with engineering and other technical teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
Qualifications
- New York State Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
- New Jersey PLS registration is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in land surveying, including project management and team leadership responsibilities.
- Proven track record managing complex surveying assignments with minimal oversight.
- In-depth understanding of boundary surveying principles, land title matters, survey regulations, and construction layout practices.
- Strong working knowledge of local municipal requirements and development processes throughout Long Island and the New York region.
- Experience utilizing surveying and design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client retention, and project acquisition.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.