Professional Land Surveyor - DSLD Land Management

Professional Land Surveyor - DSLD Land Management

Full Time $80K- $150K

Location: 1200 Dunnavant Valley Road, Birmingham, AL 35242

Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Vision,

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Professional Land Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting land surveys, preparing site maps, and providing precise measurements that are essential for construction and land development projects. This role involves working with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure accurate land assessments and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conduct Land Surveys: Perform field surveys to determine property boundaries, topography, and elevation. Utilize surveying instruments and technology to gather accurate data.
• Prepare Survey Reports: Create detailed maps, plots, and reports based on survey data. Ensure all documentation is clear, accurate, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Boundary Resolution: Research historical records, maps, and previous surveys to establish boundary lines. Resolve discrepancies in legal descriptions and boundary lines.
• Construction Stakeout: Provide precise locations for construction projects, ensuring that buildings, roads, and utilities are positioned according to design plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all survey activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare and submit necessary documentation to obtain approvals and permits.
• Coordinate with Project Teams: Work closely with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure survey data is accurately interpreted and applied.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control procedures to maintain high standards of accuracy in all survey activities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment to ensure reliability and precision.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensing: Must hold a valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of Alabama.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in land surveying, with a strong background in boundary and topographic surveys.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with surveying instruments (e.g., GPS, Total Stations), CAD software, and other relevant tools.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to analyze data, resolve boundary issues, and interpret complex legal descriptions.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in measurements and documentation.

• Field-based work with regular outdoor activities, often in varying weather conditions.
• May require travel to different project sites.

• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and carry equipment.
• Comfortable working in diverse terrain and weather conditions.

Tenured & supportive staff/leadership team, amazing benefits, competitive pay, continual training & growth opportunities!

Since 1983 we have approached our projects with simple goals: to provide quality and value. Our ability to endure is a testament to the relationships we have built with our clients, fellow contractors and community. The design/build and construction management process inevitably present challenges, but we remain diligently committed to the success of every plan and client.

With more than 40 years in business and a combined 350 plus years of experience, DSLD stands ready to serve with a professional staff of licensed and degreed engineers, drone pilots, general contractors, homebuilders, landscape architects, designers, horticulturalists, aquatics specialists and a full-time office staff.

DSLD provides a variety of construction services ranging from initial consultation, site analysis and design to final build-out. DSLD offers conceptual designs, topographical maps, photogrammetry, point clouds, aerial photography/videography, 2D/3D renderings, master plans, and construction management for residential and commercial projects.

Please submit resume to  and Contact Larry Davis at  with any questions.