Senior Project Surveyor / Professional Land Surveyor

Overview

Senior Project Surveyor leading survey projects & mentoring staff in Rochester, NY

Key Responsibilities

• needs assessment
• record archiving
• survey plans
• data collection
• quality control
• client relations

Tasks

Complete needs assessments and offer recommendations for new technology. Manages archiving of survey records. Collaborate with other disciplines in the preparation of proposals for survey services. Build client relationships. Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying. Mentor and assist with local land survey staff activities, training, and career pathing. Communicate with the project team and client to understand the goals, challenges, schedule, budget, and expectations of a project. Research client, government agency, state, county, or city records for information concerning surveys. Draft and review scopes, schedules, statements of work, and estimates for survey work performed by survey team. Sit for extended periods of time. Assist with the management of workload, staffing and quality control for all survey efforts. Create deliverables such as field note sheets, electronic data collection files, computation sheets, CAD base maps. Drive a passenger vehicle. Facilitate and coordinate the work of field survey crews and office survey staff. Oversee preparation of all types of survey plans.

Requirements

• civil3d
• carlson
• gps
• lidar
• uav
• pls license

What You Bring

Substantial experience working on a variety of land survey projects and have demonstrable project experience. Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. New York State PLS License or ability to obtain within 1 year. Multi-state licensure a plus. Able to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines. Strong Civil3D, Carlson and advanced GPS post processing software skills. AAS or BS degree in a technology discipline such as land surveying, engineering, geology, forestry, or landscape architecture. Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment and independently. Demonstrate past business development experience. Ability to accomplish survey tasks and projects with very little to no oversight. Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious Knowledge with Bentley products such as MicroStation and OpenRoads a plus. Knowledge of advanced land surveying systems & technics, technology, and analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintain a current driver's license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles. Willingness to work overtime as needed. Use a computer and keyboard. Minimum of 5 years' experience in equal or related position of responsibility demonstrating past Senior level experience. Knowledge of terrestrial LiDAR and UAV/drone surveying a plus.

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Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. Salary Range: $78,000 - $94,000 -Tuition Reimbursement -Fitness Reimbursement -Paid Time Off -Profit Sharing -Health/Dental Insurance -Wellness Program -Community Service Events -Leadership Development Program -Team Building Events -Flexible Work Schedule -401k Plan with Employer Match -Short & Long Term Disability -Referral Bonus Program

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

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