What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager position at Spencer Ogden?
Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager – Montana
I’m currently supporting a growing infrastructure and environmental consulting firm with the hire of a Professional Land Surveyor / Project Manager in Montana.
The position can be based from Butte, Helena or Bozeman and offers a mix of office and field work across engineering, infrastructure, environmental and construction projects throughout the region.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced surveyor who enjoys being technically involved while also leading projects, mentoring staff and taking ownership of project delivery.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing land surveying projects from initiation through completion
- Conducting boundary, topographic and construction staking surveys
- Leading both field and office survey teams
- Providing technical guidance, QA/QC and mentorship
- Using GPS, total stations, levels and modern surveying technology
- Preparing and maintaining field notes, sketches, survey reports, maps and plans
- Analyzing survey data to determine boundaries, elevations, contours and land features
- Reviewing legal records, survey records and land titles
- Preparing legal descriptions and survey documentation
- Coordinating with engineers, contractors and project teams
- Managing project schedules, budgets and deliverables
- Communicating directly with clients and resolving survey-related issues
- Ensuring compliance with applicable surveying, regulatory and safety standards
What we’re looking for:
- Montana PLS license, or the ability to obtain Montana licensure within an acceptable timeframe
- 5 years of experience managing survey projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of surveying principles and practices
- Experience with GPS, robotic total stations and data collectors
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with Trimble Business Center or similar survey software
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to lead and mentor field crews and office staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in varied terrain and weather conditions and traveling 50–75% throughout the region.
This role would particularly suit someone with experience across boundary surveying, infrastructure, public lands, utilities, engineering or construction projects who wants a combination of technical fieldwork and leadership responsibility.