Professional Land Surveyor - PLS

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our team and lead survey operations. This individual will play a key role in overseeing field and office staff, signing and sealing work, and serving as a trusted partner to clients.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for long-term growth, leadership visibility, and a clear path to partnership within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead survey projects from proposal through final deliverables
• Perform boundary analysis and prepare legal descriptions
• Review, sign, and seal plats, ALTA surveys, and maps
• Manage field crews and CAD staff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and agencies
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and fee estimates
• Coordinate with civil, planning, and environmental teams
• Ensure quality control and compliance with state standards

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• 8+ years of land surveying experience
• Proven experience managing survey crews and projects
• Strong knowledge of boundary law and state survey standards
• Experience with budgeting and proposals
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; Trimble Business Center a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What We Offer Career Growth & Leadership

• Clear and structured path to senior leadership and partnership
• Opportunity to lead teams and shape project direction
• High visibility with executive leadership and decision-makers
• Defined career progression with mentorship and support
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
• Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not micromanagement
• Support for personal and professional balance
• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Partnership/equity track for long-term growth
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• HSA/FSA options
• Work alongside experts in civil engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, environmental, and beyond
• Exposure to a diverse range of project types (commercial, residential, mixed-use, municipal)
• Collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional innovation
• Employee-focused, team-oriented environment
• Strong emphasis on professional development and continuing education
• Open-door leadership and transparent communication
• Company-wide commitment to employee well-being and success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.