Professional Land Surveyor

LDC, Inc.

Professional Land Surveyor

Lead Survey Projects. Build Client Relationships. Delivery Quality.

At LDC, Inc., you will manage complex survey projects from proposal through completion while serving as a trusted technical resource for clients and project teams. You will oversee survey deliverables, provide professional and quality assurance oversight, support staff development, and partner with department leadership to deliver high-quality work that reflects our commitment to

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For over 23 years, LDC has delivered surveying, engineering, and consulting services across the Pacific Northwest. As we continue to grow, we are seeking experienced survey professionals who bring strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to client service, quality, and team development.

is responsible for managing survey projects of varying size and complexity, preparing and reviewing survey documents, coordinating schedules, and serving as the primary liaison with clients, contractors, public agencies, and field and office personnel. This position performs the firm's most challenging survey assignments while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In addition to providing professional surveying services, the position partners with the Director of Land Surveying to support departmental standards, staff development, project planning, operational improvements, and the Survey Department's overall success.

Reports to:

Director of Land Surveying

Project Management and Client Leadership Manage assigned survey projects from proposal through completion, including scope development, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, client communication, and risk assessment. Develop and maintain client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact, understanding client needs, addressing concerns, and communicating effectively throughout project delivery. Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, profitability, schedule performance, and billing; review time entries, expenses, and contract terms prior to invoicing and recommend adjustments as needed to meet established objectives.

Assist with invoice collection efforts and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable as needed. Prepare fee estimates, proposals, contract amendments, and change orders, and support contract negotiations. Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, participating in marketing and proposal activities, and contributing to the Survey Department’s growth and profitability. Represent LDC during meetings with clients, contractors, title companies, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.

Travel as needed to project sites for field reviews, client coordination, and agency meetings.

Direct survey data processing, drafting, and document preparation. Research legal and survey records related to property boundaries, including deeds, easements, vacations, dedications, rights-of-way, riparian rights, and other applicable records. Perform and oversee topographic mapping, construction staking preparation, boundary analysis, and other advanced survey calculations. Prepare and review records of survey, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, short plats, long plats, final plats, final condominium plats, boundary line agreements, boundary line adjustments, easement exhibits, and other survey documents required for completion.

Prepare and review legal descriptions for easements, boundaries, rights-of-way, and other survey purposes. Resolve boundary issues using accepted surveying principles and applicable case law, state law, and federal law. Guide field and office personnel regarding survey methodology and boundary determinations.

Serve as Surveyor of Record for assigned projects by reviewing, signing, and sealing survey documents in accordance with Washington State licensing requirements. Provide professional oversight and quality assurance for survey deliverables to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and accepted surveying practices.

Partner with the Director of Land Surveying to support resource planning, workload management, department standards, and operational priorities. Mentor survey staff through work review, guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development. Support recruiting, interviewing,…