Professional Land Surveyor/Project Manager

Monaloh Basin Engineers Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

MBE is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor (PLS or SIT) licensed in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia to lead complex transportation and land surveying projects. This position requires a strong technical background in surveying, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and extensive experience managing PennDOT, Turnpike, or other DOT-related projects. The successful candidate will oversee projects from proposal through completion, manage client relationships, supervise technical staff, ensure quality control, monitor budgets and schedules, establish property boundaries and rights-of-way, and prepare and seal survey deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mapping, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia (Pennsylvania preferred).
• 5–10+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple surveying projects simultaneously.
• Strong field and office surveying experience.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, or other state DOT transportation projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing right-of-way plans.
• Strong background in courthouse deed research, title review, and boundary resolution.
• Experience establishing property boundaries, easements, and rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of PennDOT Digital Delivery and transportation design standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation, boundary, topographic, and right-of-way survey projects from inception through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service.
• Lead, mentor, and develop survey field and office personnel.
• Prepare, review, and seal survey plats, right-of-way plans, and related deliverables.
• Establish property boundaries, easements, and rights-of-way through deed research and title interpretation.
• Coordinate project schedules, staffing, budgets, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with PennDOT, Turnpike, and applicable state and local standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, utility owners, municipalities, and project stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree