Licensed Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager (PLS) Brighton Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager for a well-established engineering and infrastructure consulting organization in Central Illinois. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who enjoys managing projects from start to finish while serving as the technical lead for clients, field crews, and project teams. The role offers long-term career growth, leadership opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of commercial, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities • Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and right-of-way survey projects. • Lead survey field crews while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely project completion. • Review field data, calculations, and final survey deliverables. • Prepare plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, and survey documentation in accordance with Illinois regulations. • Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, municipalities, attorneys, title companies, and regulatory agencies. • Process survey data using Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC). • Research deeds, plats, easements, and public land survey records to resolve boundary questions. • Assist with project planning, scheduling, proposals, budgeting, and resource allocation. • Mentor junior surveyors and field staff while supporting professional development within the team. • Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams on multidisciplinary projects. Qualifications Required • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, Illinois or reciprocal state license • 7+ years of professional land surveying experience. • Strong background in: • Boundary Surveys • Topographic Surveys • ALTA/NSPS Surveys • Construction Staking • As-Built Surveys • Experience leading survey projects and managing field personnel. • Working knowledge of Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC). • Experience with Trimble GPS/GNSS equipment and data collectors. • Excellent communication and client relationship skills. • Strong organizational and project management abilities. Preferred • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field. • Additional state licensure. • Experience with transportation, utility corridor, subdivision, and right-of-way projects. • Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or MicroStation experience. • Proposal development and project budgeting experience. Career Growth This position offers significant opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities over time, including: • Managing larger and more complex survey programs • Growing client relationships and business development responsibilities • Mentoring survey professionals and field crews • Increasing ownership of project budgets and scheduling • Advancement into senior leadership opportunities Benefits This role is presented with a strong competitive compensation and benefits package, including: • Competitive salary • 401(k) with company match • Annual performance and compensation reviews • PTO based on industry experience • Multiple medical insurance plan options, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and Life insurance options