Professional Land Surveyor - Project Manager -Vancouver, WA

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. MacKay Sposito is looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Professional Land Surveyor to join our team. Focused on growth, the role offers the unique opportunity to mentor the team in their work, provide thought-leadership and build expertise across a multitude of projects.

In this role, you’ll manage survey projects from initiation through delivery, working closely with clients, project teams, and field crews. We’re looking for someone with advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for supporting the growth of the communities we serve.

Ready to amplify your impact & shape your career? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a variety of land surveying projects, including boundary, topographic, ALTA, final parcel maps, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, and construction staking surveys.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and responsive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee field and office survey teams, providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship.
• Review and certify survey documents, including plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and public agencies to support project goals.
• Ensure all survey activities meet applicable regulatory, professional, and quality standards.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and responses to RFPs.
• Participate in business development activities and maintain positive client relationships.
• Stay current with industry standards, equipment, software, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Washington or ability to transfer/obtain a Washington license within an acceptable timeframe.
• 5+ years of experience managing survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and equipment (including GPS, robotic total stations, and data collectors).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software (such as Trimble Business Center or similar).
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lead and mentor field crews and office staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience in land surveying.
• Experience working with both private development and public infrastructure projects.
• Established relationships with local municipalities and reviewing agencies.
• Experience developing proposals and supporting business development efforts.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
• Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Be an Owner, Not Just an Employee:

At MacKay Sposito, we believe in shared success, and we back that belief with action. Through our Employee Ownership Program, every employee has the opportunity to invest in the company by purchasing shares. It’s not just a symbolic gesture; it’s a real chance to build wealth as the company grows in value. Many of us are literally invested in MacKay Sposito, and we invite you to do the same. When the company thrives, our employee-owners share in that success.  

Who We Are:

With more than 51 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.  

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations. The wage range for this position is $115,000 - $155,000 annual salary, depending on experience.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.