Director of Surveying

Job Description

Job Description

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

Location : St. Louis, MO (Metro Area)

Compensation : $100,000 – $150,000 base salary + bonus opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Surveying (P.L.S.) to lead our Survey Department and oversee high-profile projects across the St. Louis region. This mid-level management position reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for all aspects of survey operations, including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and team leadership.

With more than 75 years of expertise in delivering some of the region’s largest and most complex projects, we offer an excellent opportunity for a survey professional ready to make an impact in both leadership and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily survey operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Oversee property boundary and ALTA / NSPS surveys, applying advanced knowledge of legal surveying principles
• Conduct property boundary research, coordinate with Survey Crew Chiefs, and perform traverse calculations and adjustments
• Review and interpret title documents, identify encumbrances, and prepare boundary descriptions, record plats, and adjustment plats
• Collaborate with clients, attorneys, local governments, engineers, contractors, and project managers to provide accurate survey solutions
• Utilize AutoCAD for drafting and data reduction

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at a firm with decades of stability and a reputation for excellence. You’ll guide a talented survey team, partner with top professionals across disciplines, and help shape the future of surveying in the St. Louis region.

Apply today and take the next step in your surveying career.