Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Project Manager | Martinsburg, WV
Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager | Eastern Panhandle, WV
I'm currently partnered with a well-established, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm that is looking to add a Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager to help support and grow its surveying operations in the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia.
This opportunity is ideal for a licensed surveyor who enjoys a mix of project management, team leadership, client interaction, and business development, while remaining involved in technically challenging survey projects across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, route, and construction survey projects from proposal through delivery
- Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans
- Lead and mentor field and office survey personnel
- Perform QA/QC reviews of survey deliverables
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers, and public agencies
- Support business development initiatives and practice growth efforts
- Play a key role in the long-term development of the surveying team and regional operations
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
- 100% employee-owned organization
- Strong profit-sharing and bonus potential
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a surveying practice in an expanding market
- Diverse project portfolio including infrastructure, municipal, commercial, energy, and land development work
- Access to multidisciplinary resources and technical expertise
- Flexible work arrangements
- Clear pathway for leadership and long-term career growth
- Excellent benefits package and retirement offerings
Desired Background
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/PS) or ability to obtain reciprocity
- 10+ years of land surveying experience
- Project management and client-facing experience
- Strong knowledge of boundary, ALTA, topographic, and construction surveys
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey processing software
- Understanding of GPS/GNSS, control networks, and modern surveying technology
- Leadership and mentoring experience preferred
- Exposure to UAV, LiDAR, or emerging survey technologies is a plus
If you're a licensed surveyor looking for greater ownership, leadership responsibility, and the ability to make a lasting impact within a growing operation, I'd be happy to share additional details confidentially.
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