Located in St. Louis, MO
Pay: $100,000-$125,000
Job Full Description
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:
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Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Survey Department
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Provide professional decisions and oversight on boundary surveys and ALTA/NSPS projects
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Review title work, evaluate legal descriptions, and resolve property boundaries
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Coordinate with field crews, review data reductions, and manage traverse calculations
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Prepare plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables that meet state and local requirements
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Collaborate closely with clients, legal counsel, local governments, project managers, and engineering staff
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Maintain production quality, project schedules, budgets, and staffing workloads
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Report directly to the General Manager and contribute to firm-wide project planning
What We're Looking For:
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Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) License in Missouri and/or Illinois (required)
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10+ years of experience in land surveying with a strong background in property boundary resolution
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and survey-related software
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Knowledge of legal principles related to land boundaries and title issues
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Strong communication and team leadership abilities
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Experience in managing complex, multi-parcel and high-profile projects is a plus
What We Offer:
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Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Annual bonus opportunities
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3 weeks of paid time off
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401(k) with company match
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Health, dental, and paid life insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Paid professional development & continuing education (PDUs)
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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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Arnold, MO
2375
4409 Meramec Bottom Road
Suite I
St. Louis, MO 63129
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