Professional Land Surveyor, Department Manager

Orion Group

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license (Montana preferred)
  • Commitment to obtain Montana licensure for out-of-state candidates
  • Experience leading survey projects and teams
  • Strong background in boundary, ALTA, topographic, and construction surveys
  • Proficiency in Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD
  • Excellent communication and client management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage survey projects from planning through completion
  • Lead and mentor survey staff
  • Process survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
  • Prepare plats, legal descriptions, and survey documentation
  • Collaborate with engineers, developers, and public agencies
  • Ensure technical quality and regulatory compliance
  • Support the continued growth of the survey department

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Performance bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Relocation assistance
  • Excellent long-term career progression
Full Job Description
Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department ManagerGreat Falls, Montana | Relocation Assistance Available

Orion Group is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department Manager for its Great Falls, Montana office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor looking to lead an established team while remaining hands-on with technically challenging projects across the region.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
One of the biggest attractions of this position is the exceptional long-term project pipeline.

The successful candidate will support projects associated with the modernization of Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel programme. With over $1 billion in planned infrastructure investment, this programme will deliver major civil engineering work for years to come, including:
  • Civil infrastructure
  • Underground facilities
  • Utility upgrades
  • Transportation improvements
  • Site development
  • Military infrastructure
Combined with a strong portfolio of municipal and private-sector work, this offers excellent long-term career stability and exposure to some of Montana's most significant infrastructure projects.

The Role
The successful candidate will lead and develop the Survey Department while delivering a wide variety of surveying projects, including:
  • Boundary Surveys
  • Cadastral Surveys
  • ALTA Surveys
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Construction Staking
  • Hydraulic Surveys
Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing survey projects from planning through completion
  • Leading and mentoring survey staff
  • Processing survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
  • Preparing plats, legal descriptions and survey documentation
  • Working closely with engineers, developers and public agencies
  • Maintaining technical quality and regulatory compliance
  • Supporting the continued growth of the survey department
What We're Looking For
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licence (Montana preferred)
  • Candidates licensed in another state who are committed to obtaining Montana licensure are encouraged to apply
  • Experience leading survey projects and teams
  • Strong background in boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction surveys
  • Experience with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D and AutoCAD
  • Excellent communication and client management skills
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Performance bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Relocation assistance
  • Excellent long-term career progression within a growing employee-owned engineering business
To learn more about the opportunity, including salary, relocation support and the full benefits package, please get in touch with the Orion Group team for a confidential discussion.

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