Professional Land Surveyor - Project Manager

The role

You will manage land surveying projects from initiation through delivery. This includes conducting fieldwork, mentoring teams, and working with clients, project teams, and field crews.

What you will do

• Manage land surveying projects including boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction staking surveys
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
• Oversee field and office survey teams
• Review and certify survey documents
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and public agencies
• Ensure survey activities meet regulatory, professional, and quality standards
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and responses to RFPs
• Participate in business development activities

Required qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington or ability to transfer/obtain a Washington license within an acceptable timeframe
• Up to 5 years of experience managing survey projects
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and equipment including GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software such as Trimble Business Center or similar
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead and mentor field crews and office staff

Nice to have

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience in land surveying
• Experience working with both private development and public infrastructure projects
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies
• Experience developing proposals and supporting business development efforts

Benefits

• Medical including an HSA High Deductible option
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee ownership options

Before you apply

• Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

About the company

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience. The company is in an expansion phase, creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.