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Professional Land Surveyor

Jobot, High Point, NC, United States


Position Overview
Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) – Project Manager (Senior and Mid-Level). Salary: $115K-140K (Senior) / $90K-115K (Mid-Level). Location: High Point, NC 27265.

Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm, Fri 7:30am–11:30am.

Active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.

Candidates without an active license will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Department Support

Support the Survey Director in executing departmental goals, strategies, and business plans.

Assist with business development, marketing efforts, and client relationship building (including occasional after‑hours events).

Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, employee development, and issue resolution.

Promote ethics, teamwork, safety, and core values.

Project & Technical Oversight

Oversee multiple land development surveying projects simultaneously.

Analyze field data and research to prepare and review:

Boundary surveys

ALTA/NSPS and loan surveys

Construction layout

Topographic surveys

As‑built surveys and final plats

Interpret engineering drawings and coordinate horizontal and vertical survey control.

Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and compliance with standards of practice.

Operations & Financial Management

Schedule and manage multiple survey crews to maximize utilization and efficiency.

Supervise survey office staff supporting project delivery.

Assist with project scoping, budgets, and schedules.

Monitor financial performance, billing accuracy, and timesheets across projects.

Coordinate equipment, vehicles, and operational needs as required.

Required Qualifications

Active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.

Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, including:

Boundary

ALTA/NSPS

Construction layout

Topographic surveying

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Carlson in a surveying environment.

Experience with Topcon and/or Leica survey equipment and data collectors.

Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field.

Experience managing multiple crews and mentoring staff.

Familiarity with Ajera or similar project/financial management systems.

Work Environment & Schedule

Office-based position.

Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–5:30pm; Friday: 7:30am–11:30am.

Why Us

Senior leadership role with real influence on department direction.

Stable, established land development client base.

Relationship‑driven culture built on accountability and integrity.

Predictable schedule and long‑term career opportunity.

All candidates receiving an offer must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening per health and safety requirements.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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