Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) | Responsible Charge & Leadership

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) on behalf of a premier, veteran-owned land surveying and geospatial firm operating throughout South Carolina and Georgia. This role is designed for a licensed professional ready to take responsible charge of projects, direct field and office teams, maintain key client relationships, and drive project success with real organizational authority and back-office support.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible Charge: Exercise professional responsible charge over assigned surveying projects, reviewing and approving professional work in accordance with state laws and standards.
• Project Delivery: Lead projects end-to-end from authorization, planning, field operations, and production through QA/QC, delivery, and closeout.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and develop field crews, technical professionals, and future licensed surveyors.
• Financial & Operations Management: Oversee project schedules, budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), and profitability in coordination with operations management.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong ongoing client relationships while serving as the primary technical point of contact.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in South Carolina and/or Georgia (or eligibility for licensure via comity/reciprocity).
• Professional Standards: Deep understanding of state surveying laws, boundary practices, and professional ethics.
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, accept project responsibility, and manage technical workflows.
• Communication: Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Breadth: Experience across Boundary, ALTA/NSPS, Topographic, Construction Staking, Roadway/DOT, Utility Mapping, or related geospatial services.
• Team Management: Prior experience leading field crews, technical drafting teams, or multi-disciplinary surveying projects.
• Business Acumen: Familiarity with project budgeting, scheduling, client management, and financial performance metrics.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive professional salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• Dedicated professional development, leadership training programs, and continuing education support
• Access to modern surveying, LiDAR, drone, and geospatial technology
• Established back-office infrastructure (accounting, admin, and business development support)
• Clear career pathing toward senior professional and operational leadership positions