Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) — Director of Surveying - St. Louis and Lake St. Louis Areas - Express Employment Professionals : Job Details

Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) — Director of Surveying

📍 Locations: St. Charles, MO & Jefferson County, MO💼 Full-Time | Mid-Level Management | In-Office

We are seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) to join a long-established, well-respected civil engineering and land surveying firm with offices in the St. Louis Metro area. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing Survey Department that works on a wide range of exciting and complex projects—residential, commercial, and industrial.

If you're a licensed surveyor with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys, we'd love to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Survey Department

• Provide professional decisions and oversight on boundary surveys and ALTA/NSPS projects

• Review title work, evaluate legal descriptions, and resolve property boundaries

• Coordinate with field crews, review data reductions, and manage traverse calculations

• Prepare plats, legal descriptions, and survey deliverables that meet state and local requirements

• Collaborate closely with clients, legal counsel, local governments, project managers, and engineering staff

• Maintain production quality, project schedules, budgets, and staffing workloads

• Report directly to the General Manager and contribute to firm-wide project planning

What We're Looking For:

• Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) License in Missouri and/or Illinois (required)

• 10+ years of experience in land surveying with a strong background in property boundary resolution

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and survey-related software

• Knowledge of legal principles related to land boundaries and title issues

• Strong communication and team leadership abilities

• Experience in managing complex, multi-parcel and high-profile projects is a plus

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Annual bonus opportunities

• 3 weeks of paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and paid life insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid professional development & continuing education (PDUs)

• Supportive, experienced team with a strong project backlog

This is more than just a job—it's a long-term leadership opportunity at a firm known for integrity, precision, and a deep-rooted history of excellence in the region.

🎯 We currently have one opening in our St. Charles office and one in Jefferson County, MO.

📨 Ready to advance your surveying career? Apply today and take the next step in leading impactful projects that shape the landscape of Missouri.

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