Field Survey Manager, Land Surveying & PLS Leadership
Overview
PLS leadership role overseeing a land survey department in San Diego with a focus on growth and client delivery. Lead field crews on landmark projects and guide coordination between field and office teams. Collaborate with owners, developers, agencies, and contractors to implement survey strategy and maintain project financial health. This role blends technical surveying excellence with department leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build client relationships with owners, developers, agencies, contractors, subcontractors and internal departments to drive project success
- 2Lead the department by implementing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local surveying laws and procedures
- 3Oversee proposals, contracts, and project financials to ensure profitability and timely delivery
- 4Demonstrate advanced knowledge of survey control, construction staking, and jobsite safety for field staff
- 5Apply coordinate geometry, CAD, and survey calculations to prepare topographical maps and design surveys for new and existing construction
- 6Mentor and manage staff in boundary surveys, construction staking, and other survey tasks
- 7Ensure field crew daily work diaries, QA procedures, cut sheets, and weekly timesheets are completed
- 8Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to support field and office workflows
- 9Coordinate with GPS/GNSS equipment and field survey operations
- 10Lead survey department management and project oversight to deliver high-quality survey data
Requirements10
- 1Minimum of ten (10) years of land survey experience plus an A.S. or B.S. in land surveying or equivalent (twelve (12) years of experience)
- 2Ability to obtain California Land Surveyor Registration within 180 days or currently hold licensure (PLS preferred)
- 3Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage a survey department and staff
- 4Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- 5Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- 6Experience with Word, Excel, Civil 3D and supporting field and office software and equipment
- 7Strong independent decision-making and collaboration with department staff
- 8Experience with survey control, construction staking, and jobsite safety for survey field staff
- 9Proven track record in project management, budgeting, and client-facing communications
- 10Current or aspiring to LSIT or PLS designation and license readiness in California
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