Registered Professional Land Surveyor
Registered Professional Land Surveyor
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned and licensed Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to lead the Surveying Department and oversee complex land surveying operations. This role will be responsible for managing survey teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, supporting cross-functional projects, and representing our company in client engagements and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and execute surveying services on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with STRAND AE standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead and mentor field and office teams in the preparation of boundary surveys, subdivision plats, easements, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and construction layouts.
Prepare scopes of work, proposals, budgets, and schedules for assigned survey projects.
Process and post-process field data (GPS, Total Station, RTK, VRS) using Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Develop and review final deliverables, including plats, metes and bounds descriptions, and survey exhibits.
Coordinate field crews and survey production efforts, supporting efficient time use and cost management.
Support business development through client engagement and attendance at industry events.
Maintain an expert-level understanding of boundary law, legal descriptions, and survey best practices.
Requirements:
Active RPLS License in the State of Texas.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in land surveying.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center required.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and client communication skills.
Experience with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, platting, and construction staking/layouts.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and field staff scheduling.
Demonstrated success in a client-facing or business development role preferred.