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Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)
Location: Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Competitive Salary (Based on Experience)
We are seeking an experienced Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) to lead and manage our Survey Department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience as an RPLS in both public and private sector projects and possess extensive knowledge of surveying practices, regulations, and development processes in various counties in Texas.
This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, operational oversight, client relationship management, and the ability to mentor and develop survey staff while ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Management
- Lead, manage, and grow the Survey Department, including field and office staff.
- Oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and workload forecasting.
- Establish and enforce quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) standards.
- Mentor and develop survey crews, technicians, and SITs.
- Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
Technical Oversight
- Responsible for signing and sealing survey documents in accordance with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
- Oversee preparation and review of:
- Boundary surveys
- Topographic surveys
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Construction staking
- Subdivision plans
- Easement and right-of-way surveys
- TxDOT
- Ensure compliance with:
- Harris County Engineering Department requirements
- Harris County Flood Control District standards
- City of Houston ordinances and development codes
- TxDOT standards
- Applicable Texas statutes and surveying standards of practice
Project & Client Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
- Monitor project performance to ensure timely and profitable completion.
- Support business development initiatives and maintain key client relationships.
Regulatory & Local Expertise
- Counties and City agencies within and adjoining the City of Houston
- Local floodplain regulations
- Title commitment review and resolution
- Coordination with utility districts (MUDs)
- Strong working knowledge of regional control networks and common boundary issues within Southeast Texas.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license in good standing.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as an RPLS in both public and private sector projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing survey teams and multiple concurrent projects.
- Extensive experience in Harris County and surrounding counties (Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of Texas surveying laws and standards of practice.
- Proficiency in Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey data processing software, and modern GNSS/robotic equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Established relationships with local engineers, developers, municipalities, and agencies.
- Experience supporting large-scale land development and infrastructure projects.
- Business development and department growth experience.
- Strong understanding of floodplain certificates and FEMA documentation.
Core Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Technical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strategic planning and operational management
- Client service and communication
- Problem-solving and risk management
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonuses
- Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-and long-term disability & life insurance
Employment & Training Centers, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.