Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager

$110k - $130k

Full-time

Sanbell

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Manager
Billings, MT

We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a Professional Land Surveyor/Survey Manager.

Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. An ENR Top 500 firm, we are 300 + team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + People (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.

Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Montana - licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as Survey Manager for our growing private land surveying firm. This role combines technical leadership as Surveyor of Record with direct management of 6+ person field crews , overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of professional land surveying services.

The ideal candidate is a hands - on leader with strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and proven experience managing people, projects, and client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications(skills/experience/certifications):

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Montana, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months
Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in surveying or related field preferred
10+ years of professional surveying experience , including supervisory or management responsibilities
Proven experience supervising and mentoring survey crews
Strong knowledge of boundary law and private-sector surveying practices
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey equipment/software
High level of accountability and professional integrity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):

Experience managing multiple crews or complex projects
Strong leadership, organizational, and client-service skills
Experience in a private consulting or production-oriented environment
Ability to balance technical work, staff management, and project deadlines

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Surveying & Technical Oversight
· Serve as Surveyor of Record for boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, subdivision, easement, and construction surveys
· Review, sign, and seal survey plats, legal descriptions, and related documents
· Interpret deeds, plats, title commitments, and legal descriptions
· Ensure full compliance with Montana statutes , administrative rules, and professional standards
· Resolve complex boundary and field issues using professional judgment
· Oversee data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance

Field Crew Leadership & Supervision
· Lead, supervise, and mentor field staff
· Plan and direct daily field operations and crew assignments
· Schedule projects, manage workloads, and support timely delivery
· Enforce safety standards, field procedures, and equipment care
· Provide technical training, performance feedback, and professional development
· Participate in field work as needed for high-priority or complex projects

Project, Client & Operational Management
· Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, legal counsel, and property owners
· Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking
· Maintain strong, professional client relationships through clear communication
· Support workflow improvements, automation, and technology adoption
· Monitor new survey technologies and recommend efficiency enhancements
· Assist with departmental budgeting and operational planning
· Represent the firm as a technical expert, including participation in legal or boundary matters as required
· Actively market on behalf of the firm to develop new clients/business, particularly to build a backlog of work for the Survey Department
· Perform other duties as assigned

Typical Work Environment:

Mix of office and field work
Moderate physical activity and outdoor work in varying conditions
Occasional travel, including overnight trips
Work within a dynamic, client-focused private consulting environment

Benefits:
Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Match
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave Program
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
Bring Your Good Dog to Work
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Bonus Opportunities
And MORE!

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Work Location: In-person in Billings, MT

Job Type: Full-time

To Apply: Submit your resume in PDF format

Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or lo cal laws.

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