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Professional Land Surveyor Survey Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 110000 - 130000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
30 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) / Survey Manager
Billings MT
We welcome you to considerSanbellas the next step in your exciting career as a Professional Land Surveyor/Survey Manager.
Sanbellis a multi-disciplinary engineering community planning and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. An ENR Top 500 firm we are 300 team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana Colorado Nevada California Texas and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool Smart Talented People (CSTP) with a variety of technical expertise years of experience and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.
Sanbell offers competitive compensation including excellent benefits for retirement health care dental vacation and holidays (see below for more information).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Montana-licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as SurveyManager for our growing private land surveying firm. This role combines technical leadership as Surveyor of Record with direct management of 6 person field crews overseeing the planning coordination and execution of professional land surveying services.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise sound professional judgment and proven experience managing people projects and client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
Required Qualifications(skills/experience/certifications):
Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Surveying & Technical Oversight
Serve as Surveyor of Record for boundary ALTA/NSPS topographic subdivision easement and construction surveys
Review sign and seal survey plats legal descriptions and related documents
Interpret deeds plats title commitments and legal descriptions
Ensure full compliance with Montana statutes administrative rules and professional standards
Resolve complex boundary and field issues using professional judgment
Oversee data analysis reporting and quality assurance
Field Crew Leadership & Supervision
Lead supervise and mentor field staff
Plan and direct daily field operations and crew assignments
Schedule projects manage workloads and support timely delivery
Enforce safety standards field procedures and equipment care
Provide technical training performance feedback and professional development
Participate in field work as needed for high-priority or complex projects
Project Client & Operational Management
Coordinate with clients engineers architects contractors legal counsel and property owners
Assist with project scheduling budgeting and progress tracking
Maintain strong professional client relationships through clear communication
Support workflow improvements automation and technology adoption
Monitor new survey technologies and recommend efficiency enhancements
Assist with departmental budgeting and operational planning
Represent the firm as a technical expert including participation in legal or boundary matters as required
Actively market on behalf of the firm to develop new clients/business particularly to build a backlog of work for the Survey Department
Perform other duties as assigned
Typical Work Environment:
Benefits:
Compensation: $110000 - $130000per year
Work Location:In-person in Billings MT
Job Type:Full-time
To Apply:Submit your resume inPDFformat
Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Billings MT
We welcome you to considerSanbellas the next step in your exciting career as a Professional Land Surveyor/Survey Manager.
Sanbellis a multi-disciplinary engineering community planning and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. An ENR Top 500 firm we are 300 team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana Colorado Nevada California Texas and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool Smart Talented People (CSTP) with a variety of technical expertise years of experience and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.
Sanbell offers competitive compensation including excellent benefits for retirement health care dental vacation and holidays (see below for more information).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Montana-licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as SurveyManager for our growing private land surveying firm. This role combines technical leadership as Surveyor of Record with direct management of 6 person field crews overseeing the planning coordination and execution of professional land surveying services.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise sound professional judgment and proven experience managing people projects and client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
Required Qualifications(skills/experience/certifications):
- Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the State of Montana or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in surveying or related field preferred
- 10 years of professional surveying experience including supervisory or management responsibilities
- Proven experience supervising and mentoring survey crews
- Strong knowledge of boundary law and private-sector surveying practices
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern survey equipment/software
- High level of accountability and professional integrity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites
Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):
- Experience managing multiple crews or complex projects
- Strong leadership organizational and client-service skills
- Experience in a private consulting or production-oriented environment
- Ability to balance technical work staff management and project deadlines
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Surveying & Technical Oversight
Serve as Surveyor of Record for boundary ALTA/NSPS topographic subdivision easement and construction surveys
Review sign and seal survey plats legal descriptions and related documents
Interpret deeds plats title commitments and legal descriptions
Ensure full compliance with Montana statutes administrative rules and professional standards
Resolve complex boundary and field issues using professional judgment
Oversee data analysis reporting and quality assurance
Field Crew Leadership & Supervision
Lead supervise and mentor field staff
Plan and direct daily field operations and crew assignments
Schedule projects manage workloads and support timely delivery
Enforce safety standards field procedures and equipment care
Provide technical training performance feedback and professional development
Participate in field work as needed for high-priority or complex projects
Project Client & Operational Management
Coordinate with clients engineers architects contractors legal counsel and property owners
Assist with project scheduling budgeting and progress tracking
Maintain strong professional client relationships through clear communication
Support workflow improvements automation and technology adoption
Monitor new survey technologies and recommend efficiency enhancements
Assist with departmental budgeting and operational planning
Represent the firm as a technical expert including participation in legal or boundary matters as required
Actively market on behalf of the firm to develop new clients/business particularly to build a backlog of work for the Survey Department
Perform other duties as assigned
Typical Work Environment:
- Mix of office and field work
- Moderate physical activity and outdoor work in varying conditions
- Occasional travel including overnight trips
- Work within a dynamic client-focused private consulting environment
Benefits:
- Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
- Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
- Bring Your Good Dog to Work
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Bonus Opportunities
- And MORE!
Compensation: $110000 - $130000per year
Work Location:In-person in Billings MT
Job Type:Full-time
To Apply:Submit your resume inPDFformat
Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Sanbell is a planning, design, and engineering firm shaping communities through civil infrastructure, sustainable solutions, and people-first thinking.
