Project Surveyor

Land Surveys Inc.•Brookfield, WI

13d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Land Surveys Inc. is hiring a Project Surveyor to lead its Builder Division and own projects from start to finish. The role is split approximately 50% between office and field work. The Project Surveyor prepares and sets up jobs, collects boundary and topographic data, designs proposed grading, stakes houses, and delivers finished surveying products to builder clients. A Wisconsin professional land surveyor license is preferred; candidates able to obtain Wisconsin licensure are encouraged to apply. The company describes its surveying work as focused on precision, professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and prompt responsiveness. The position involves project scheduling, budgets, deadlines, client communication, field operations, drafting oversight, grading design, and coordination with builders and field and drafting staff. The successful candidate is organized, reliable, safety-minded, adaptable, and able to lead and communicate effectively. Land Surveys Inc. offers 15 days of paid time off annually, six paid holidays plus an additional bonus day, access to major medical plans, a 401(k) plan, licensure support, and opportunities to participate in company retreats and events. Other listed benefits include 401(k) matching, performance-based bonuses, a company car, relocation bonus, wellness resources, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Be licensed as a professional land surveyor in Wisconsin or be able to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
Have experience completing boundary and topographic surveys from field data collection through final product.
Be able to create surfaces from field data.
Be able to design proposed contours and grading for home construction.
Be capable of reviewing and interpreting construction plans, performing precise computations for field layout, and ensuring technical compliance.
Have experience operating robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors in the field.
Have strong mathematical skills for survey calculations and data analysis.
Be highly computer literate, with a solid foundation in Microsoft Office products and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Have a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle to and from job sites.
Demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic, ownership, reliability, organization, leadership, sound judgment, strong written and verbal communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Carlson Survey software is highly desirable.
A Wisconsin professional land surveyor license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from start to finish, including scheduling, budgets, deadlines, and client communication.
Complete research, deed and record review, and job setup to prepare for efficient field work.
Collect field data for boundary and topographic surveys.
Stake houses and related construction layout in the field.
Draft projects or schedule and direct drafting, then review the final product for accuracy and quality.
Build surfaces from field data and design proposed contours and grading for home construction.
Lead the Builder Division and coordinate with builders, field staff, and drafting staff.
Maintain safe work-site practices and protect team members and the public.