Professional Land Surveyor - Operations Manager

Barry Isett & Associates Inc•Wyomissing, PA

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About The Position

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with offices across eastern and central Pennsylvania. Our teams bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and technical strengths, and that collective expertise is what allows us to build stronger, more resilient communities. As a values-driven organization, we believe that collaboration, respect, and integrity are essential to great work. Every associate has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and shape the future of our company. Our culture has been recognized across the region for excellence, community impact, and ethical leadership: Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019) The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (since 2013) Empowering Women Award (2023) Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023) Corporate Citizen of the Year — Lehigh Valley Business Journal Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics) At Isett, we support the well-being and success of our employee-owners with: Professional development and continuing education Work–life balance and flexible schedules Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Parental leave 401k/Roth match Company events and engagement activities Free or discounted Isett apparel We strive to create a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a comprehensive range of engineering and consulting services, including:Civil • Structural • Architectural Design • MEP • Environmental • Geotechnical • Municipal Engineering • Surveying • Landscape Architecture • Code Enforcement • Plan Review • Construction Management • Construction Materials Testing • Grant Writing Our portfolio spans public and private clients across institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Isett is seeking an experienced and motivated Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as an Operations Manager for our Southeast Region. This leadership role requires strong technical proficiency, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships while helping expand our presence in the region.The ideal candidate will bring both field and office expertise, strategic thinking, and a client-focused mindset, with the capability to oversee staff, manage projects, and represent Isett in professional and municipal settings.

Requirements

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania
MD and/or NJ licensure is a plus
We will consider a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) able to obtain PLS within 6 months
Minimum 10 years of surveying experience, including 5+ years supervising field and office staff
Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills
Prior project and client management experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
Bentley MicroStation experience is a plus
Broad familiarity with surveying concepts, practices, procedures, and boundary law
Ability to perform a mix of office and field work, including walking long distances, climbing, and working in varied weather and construction environments
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites and meetings
Ability to attend evening meetings when required
Ability to obtain clearances (PA Act 34, 114, 151) for school-site work

Nice To Haves

MD and/or NJ licensure is a plus
Bentley MicroStation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Preparing proposals and communicating directly with clients
Developing and maintaining client relationships; leveraging existing contacts to grow business in the region
Conducting project research and reviewing survey data, notes, and sketches for accuracy
Supervising survey field and office staff, ensuring high-quality work and operational efficiency
Performing computations for boundary, topographic, as-built, and construction surveys
Ensuring all work complies with applicable regulations and industry standards
Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
Participating in client meetings and attending municipal meetings as needed
Working closely with the Department Head to achieve operational goals