Project Surveyor

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, corporations, energy companies, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Langan is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Langan is pleased to be recognized for three consecutive years as a top 10 “Best Firms to Work For” and top 100 “Hot Firms” in the nation.

Langan has an opportunity for a Surveyor/Project Manager with extensive experience to launch our survey practice in California. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for managing, leading, and growing all aspects of a new regional survey department; applying intensive and diversified knowledge of surveying principles and practices within broad assignments; managing and mentoring staff; developing new clients and business opportunities; performing and coordinating the planning, reduction of data and production of deliverables for a diverse range of surveying projects related to land development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and grow survey department in Bay Area or Southern California (Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire);
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships;
• Interview, hire, manage, develop and mentor survey personnel;
• Establish work plans and staffing requirements for projects and maintain quality control;
• Coordinate with other survey groups throughout the firm on project work;
• Write proposals and project scopes and prepare estimates, project budgets and reports;
• Actively participate in client and regulatory meetings; and
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Ideally possess a minimum of 12 years of surveying and management experience including boundary, topography, utility and/or architectural surveys;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
• Positive team mentality to work within a busy multi-discipline environment;
• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying is preferred but not required;
• Professional Land Surveyor licensure in California is required;
• Willingness to learn how to be successful in business development, marketing and networking;
• Expert in all aspects of the land surveying practice;

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage staff, maintain quality control, interact with senior managers of the firm, clients and regulatory authorities;
• Proven experience in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, job estimates, project management and managing budgets;

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software, Leica Cloudworx, and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Willingness to work in the field and office;
• Ability to operate field equipment including Total Stations, Data Collectors, Laser Scanners and GPS, etc.;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Ability to travel domestically, as needed.

Langan is committed to employee wellbeing and providing a healthy and safe work environment.  Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; employee resource groups; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse and inclusive environment is a key to our success.