Survey Manager/Professional Land Surveyor Location:
Paris, IL Qualifications Experience 7+ years of land surveying experience at a U.S. firm, with solid hands-on work in boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys, subdivision platting, right-of-way, transportation, and utility corridor work are a plus. Crew chief or project lead experience matters. Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering preferred. Licensure Illinois PLS required (out-of-state PLS with a path to reciprocity may be an acceptable alternative). Additionally, Indiana licensure, as well as licensure in neighboring states is desired as well. Software & Tools Experience and proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC), and with Trimble
GPS/GNSS
equipment and data collectors is all preferred, familiarity with these systems is essential. Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or MicroStation knowledge is a plus. Microsoft 365 proficiency expected. Skills You can manage client relationships, communicate clearly with engineers and attorneys, and lead a small team while still rolling up your sleeves on complex deliverables. Growth & Development As Survey Project Manager you'll take on increasing ownership of client relationships, project budgets, and team direction as you grow with the firm. Mentorship from registered land surveyors and senior firm leadership on every project, with regular feedback and a genuine interest in your advancement. Exposure to a wide project mix — ALTA/NSPS, boundary, subdivision platting, right-of-way, infrastructure corridors — so you build depth across survey disciplines, not just one niche. The opportunity to build and own your client relationships over time, with a view toward associate or principal-level responsibilities for the right candidate. What We Offer 401(k) with generous company match and annual pay increases. PTO based on total industry tenure. Four medical insurance plan options, plus medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits. Company-paid dental insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage. Employee and employee-plus-family life insurance options. 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday. Relocation assistance available. Cell phone reimbursement, annual boot allowance, and Verizon wireless employee discount. Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement.
Pay:
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience managing survey projects and field crews, with proficiency in Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC)? Do you have 7+ years of U.S. land surveying experience, including ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys? Do you have an active Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license?