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professional land surveyor (p.l.s.) - director of surveying

locations: st. charles, mo & jefferson county, mo
full-time mid-level management in-office

we are seeking a professional land surveyor (p.l.s.) to join a long-established, well-respected civil engineering and land surveying firm with offices in the st. louis metro area. this is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing survey department that works on a wide range of exciting and complex projects-residential, commercial, and industrial.

if you're a licensed surveyor with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of boundary and alta/nsps surveys, we'd love to talk to you.

what you'll do:

• oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the survey department

• provide professional decisions and oversight on boundary surveys and alta/nsps projects

• review title work, evaluate legal descriptions, and resolve property boundaries

• coordinate with field crews, review data reductions, and manage traverse calculations

• prepare plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables that meet state and local requirements

• collaborate closely with clients, legal counsel, local governments, project managers, and engineering staff

• maintain production quality, project schedules, budgets, and staffing workloads

• report directly to the general manager and contribute to firm-wide project planning

what we're looking for:

• professional land surveyor (p.l.s.) license in missouri and/or illinois (required)

• 10+ years of experience in land surveying with a strong background in property boundary resolution

• proficiency in autocad and survey-related software

• knowledge of legal principles related to land boundaries and title issues

• strong communication and team leadership abilities

• experience in managing complex, multi-parcel and high-profile projects is a plus

what we offer:

• highly competitive salary commensurate with experience

• annual bonus opportunities

• 3 weeks of paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• health, dental, and paid life insurance

• health savings account (hsa)

• paid professional development & continuing education (pdus)

• supportive, experienced team with a strong project backlog

this is more than just a job-it's a long-term leadership opportunity at a firm known for integrity, precision, and a deep-rooted history of excellence in the region.

we currently have one opening in our st. charles office and one in jefferson county, mo.

ready to advance your surveying career? apply today and take the next step in leading impactful projects that shape the landscape of missouri.

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