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Licensed Land Surveyor

BlackStar
Full-time
On-site
Thomaston, Georgia, United States
LiDar, Mapping & GIS

About the Role

As a Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Manager, you will lead field and office teams in performing land surveys, boundary analysis, topographic mapping, utility designating, and more. You'll also serve as a client liaison, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage multiple field survey crews and office staff

  • Plan, organize, and direct surveying operations across various projects

  • Conduct and review boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and topographic surveys

  • Assemble field data, perform survey calculations, and draft legal descriptions
  • Oversee QA/QC of deliverables, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Prepare and track project budgets, schedules, and billing

  • Maintain client relationships and participate in business development activities
  • Support and mentor team members through performance reviews, coaching, and career development
  • Represent the firm at client meetings, public hearings, and industry conferences

Required Qualifications

  • Professional Registered Land Surveyor (PLS/RLS)

  • 10+ years of professional surveying experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering is a plus)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or InRoads

  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local surveying regulations

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Experience with subsurface utility designating and locating

  • Familiarity with LiDAR scanning, aerial photogrammetry, and sUAS (drone) operations
  • Surveying experience with DOT linear projects (especially Georgia DOT)
  • Background in roadway and bridge construction surveying

Working Conditions

  • Office-based role with occasional fieldwork

  • Typical office environment (95%) with standard lighting and ergonomic conditions
  • Fieldwork may involve exposure to outdoor elements and lifting up to 25 lbs

Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, except under TN visa classification.

Apply now to advance your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and leadership in land surveying and geospatial services!