Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Survey Manager Job at BlackStar, Virginia Beach, VA

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  • BlackStar
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Manager – DOT & Transportation

Location: Virginia

Salary: $85,000–$145,000 + Bonus + ESOP

License Required: Active Virginia PLS

Job Overview

Join an award-winning, employee-owned (ESOP) civil engineering firm as a Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager . Lead multiple field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for VDOT, DOT, and municipal roadway projects . This role blends technical expertise, team leadership, client management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage 2+ survey field crews and office staff on DOT and transportation projects
  • Oversee boundary, topographic, SUE, and roadway surveys
  • Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, calculations, and survey deliverables
  • Ensure QA/QC, schedules, budgets, and invoicing compliance
  • Serve as the  client's point of contact and attend project/industry meetings
  • Mentor survey staff and support proposals and pursuit strategies

Required Qualifications

  • Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license – Virginia required
  • 8+ years progressive land surveying experience ( DOT/roadway projects required )
  • Experience leading multiple field crews
  • Proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations
  • Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multistate PLS licensure
  • SUE experience
  • Aerial, LiDAR, or sUAS exposure

Compensation & Benefits

  • $85K–$145K base salary (DOE & licensure)
  • ESOP ownership + 401(k) match
  • Medical, dental, vision (after 30 days)
  • $5K–$10K sign-on / relocation bonus
  • PTO, tuition assistance, and professional development support

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Relocation package

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