Professional Land Surveyor/Project Manager

Help grow Ayres in Minnesota. This is a unique opportunity to support expansion of Ayres survey service line while collaborating with existing team presence in civil engineering, transportation, and MEP divisions. We're seeking someone who is energized by growth and is ready to make a lasting impact in an evolving market. Success in this role will be defined by your ability to manage multiple projects, support project teams, and provide exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate is adaptable and comfortable taking on evolving responsibilities, including occasional overtime and out-of-town travel. Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. On any given day, you'll:

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Work directly with internal and external clients.
• Perform business development activities
• Support survey and CAD technicians and through all aspects of projects.
• Perform QA/QC on survey projects.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, or a related field
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Minnesota or ability to become licensed

within 6-months

• Ability to recognize and embrace new geospatial technologies.
• 5 -10 years of diverse field/office experience in survey, performing

topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveys, right-of-way plats, and control surveys. * Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation OpenRoads, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office. * Valid driver’s license with good driving record required Desired skills and experiences: * Proven ability to monitor project budgets to a successful outcome, oversee project teams, and meet client expectations, schedule, scope, etc. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in team environments.

• Familiar with MnDOT practices and requirements.
• Ability to take direction from numerous individuals, and channel strong

interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. * Desire and ability to become a licensed PLS in multiple states outside of Minnesota. * Networking and developing relationships with clients and peers in the survey profession. Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work

schedule. * Professional development opportunities. Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at [ Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $85000 - $115000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer