Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager

Sanbell•Billings, MT

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a Professional Land Surveyor/Survey Manager. Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. An ENR Top 500 firm, we are 300 + team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + People (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry. Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information). We are seeking a Montana-licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as Survey Manager for our growing private land surveying firm. This role combines technical leadership as Surveyor of Record with direct management of 6+ person field crews, overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of professional land surveying services. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and proven experience managing people, projects, and client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Requirements

Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Montana, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months
10+ years of professional surveying experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities
Proven experience supervising and mentoring survey crews
Strong knowledge of boundary law and private-sector surveying practices
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey equipment/software
High level of accountability and professional integrity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in surveying or related field preferred
Experience managing multiple crews or complex projects
Strong leadership, organizational, and client-service skills
Experience in a private consulting or production-oriented environment
Ability to balance technical work, staff management, and project deadlines

Responsibilities

Serve as Surveyor of Record for boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, subdivision, easement, and construction surveys
Review, sign, and seal survey plats, legal descriptions, and related documents
Interpret deeds, plats, title commitments, and legal descriptions
Ensure full compliance with Montana statutes, administrative rules, and professional standards
Resolve complex boundary and field issues using professional judgment
Oversee data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance
Lead, supervise, and mentor field staff
Plan and direct daily field operations and crew assignments
Schedule projects, manage workloads, and support timely delivery
Enforce safety standards, field procedures, and equipment care
Provide technical training, performance feedback, and professional development
Participate in field work as needed for high-priority or complex projects
Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, legal counsel, and property owners
Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking
Maintain strong, professional client relationships through clear communication
Support workflow improvements, automation, and technology adoption
Monitor new survey technologies and recommend efficiency enhancements
Assist with departmental budgeting and operational planning
Represent the firm as a technical expert, including participation in legal or boundary matters as required
Actively market on behalf of the firm to develop new clients/business, particularly to build a backlog of work for the Survey Department
Perform other duties as assigned