Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager (PLS)

Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager (PLS) Brighton Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager for a well-established engineering and infrastructure consulting organization in Central Illinois. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who enjoys managing projects from start to finish while serving as the technical lead for clients, field crews, and project teams. The role offers long-term career growth, leadership opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of commercial, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and right-of-way survey projects. Lead survey field crews while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project completion. Review field data, calculations, and final survey deliverables. Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey documentation in accordance with Illinois regulations. Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, attorneys, title companies, and regulatory agencies. Process survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC). Research deeds, plats, easements, and public land survey records to resolve boundary questions. Assist with project planning, scheduling, proposals, budgeting, and resource allocation. Mentor junior surveyors and field staff while supporting professional development within the team. Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects. Qualifications Required Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, Illinois or reciprocal state license 7+ years of professional land surveying experience. Strong background in: Boundary Surveys Topographic Surveys ALTA/NSPS Surveys Construction Staking As-Built Surveys Experience leading survey projects and managing field personnel. Working knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC). Experience with Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment and data collectors. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Additional state licensure. Experience with transportation, utility corridor, subdivision, and right-of-way projects. Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or MicroStation experience. Proposal development and project budgeting experience. Career Growth This position offers significant opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities over time, including: Managing larger and more complex survey programs Growing client relationships and business development responsibilities Mentoring survey professionals and field crews Increasing ownership of project budgets and scheduling Advancement into senior leadership opportunities Benefits This role is presented with a strong competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive salary 401(k) with company match Annual performance and compensation reviews PTO based on industry experience Multiple medical insurance plan options, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and Life insurance options