Senior Project Surveyor / Professional Land Surveyor

Labella Associates

The Role

Overview

Senior surveyor leading land survey projects and mentoring staff

Key Responsibilities

  • deliverable creation
  • survey planning
  • record archiving
  • crew coordination
  • tech assessment
  • client relations

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • pls license
  • microstation
  • civil3d
  • gps
  • bs degree
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

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

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. -Profit Sharing -Wellness Program -Team Building Events -Tuition Reimbursement -Paid Time Off -Community Service Events -401k Plan with Employer Match -Short & Long Term Disability -Leadership Development Program -Fitness Reimbursement -Health/Dental Insurance -Flexible Work Schedule -Referral Bonus Program

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Energy

Infrastructure

Environmental

Land Development

Healthcare Facilities

Oil & Gas

Gas Distribution

Gas Transmission

Pipeline Design

Compressor and Pump Stations

Terminal and Storage Facilities

Transmission Pipelines

Station & Facility Design

Pipeline Integrity Services

Building Code Services

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Climate Solutions