About Us Kaaterskill Associates is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and land surveying firm that has served our communities since 1997. Our team works on a diverse range of residential, commercial, and municipal projects, providing services including civil engineering, architectural design, surveying, planning, code review, property evaluation, and project management. We're a collaborative team that values practical problem-solving, quality work, and helping projects move successfully from initial planning through completion. Our broad range of services gives employees the opportunity to work on varied projects and contribute across multiple stages of the design and development process. Job Summary We are seeking a full-time, in-person Licensed Land Surveyor to lead and manage the Survey Department. This position is responsible for overseeing survey operations, supervising and training staff, ensuring quality control, managing project schedules and budgets, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with field crews, office staff, clients, other departments, and senior management. This is an in-person role that requires a New York State Land Surveyor license and five years of post-licensure experience. Job Responsibilities Manage the Survey Department, including supervision, training, work assignments, workflow coordination, and quality control of departmental work products. Oversee all property line determinations for survey projects and ensure all surveys meet company standards, quality control requirements, and applicable professional standards. Review topographic surveys, boundary surveys, maps, and related survey deliverables for accuracy and completeness. Oversee survey field operations, including field procedures, crew training, and compliance with company standards or better. Manage survey data, records, correspondence, project files, and related documentation. Maintain client communications and client relationships in coordination with Senior Management and other management staff. Schedule and coordinate field and office survey work, including coordination with the Engineering department and other internal teams. Assist with project estimates, contract preparation, budget tracking, and overall project cost management. Coordinate with other departments, attend project management meetings, and work closely with Senior Management on project priorities and department needs. Assist the Director of Operations with marketing efforts as needed, including prospect meetings, trade shows, home shows, and related business development activities. Occasionally attend Planning Board meetings as part of the project team or for smaller projects as needed. Qualifications Must be a licensed Land Surveyor in the state of New York. Minimum of five years of post-licensure experience. Strong knowledge of boundary determination, survey standards, field procedures, and survey documentation. Experience managing survey field crews and office staff. Ability to review survey work products for accuracy, completeness, and quality control. Ability to manage budgets, timeliness, project priorities, and staff assignments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain client relationships and coordinate effectively with internal departments. Willingness to attend client meetings, project meetings, Planning Board meetings, and occasional marketing events as needed. Benefits 401(k) with company match Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Supplemental insurance options Paid time off Paid holidays Annual bonus opportunities Professional development assistance Continuing education and licensing support This is a full-time, in-person position located at our Cairo, NY office. This role is not remote or hybrid.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position is 100% in-person in Cairo, NY 12413 and does not offer remote or hybrid work. Do you currently live within a reasonable commuting distance to our office Monday through Friday?

License/Certification:

New York State Land Surveyor License (Required)

Work Location:

In person