Professional Land Surveyor, Department Manager
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Cascade CountyLead / Manager
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Details
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- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Cascade County, Montana, United States
- Role
- Estimator / Surveyor
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department ManagerGreat Falls, Montana | Relocation Assistance Available
Orion Group is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Department Manager for its Great Falls, Montana office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor looking to lead an established team while remaining hands-on with technically challenging projects across the region.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
One of the biggest attractions of this position is the exceptional long-term project pipeline.
The successful candidate will support projects associated with the modernization of Malmstrom Air Force Base as part of the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel programme. With over $1 billion in planned infrastructure investment, this programme will deliver major civil engineering work for years to come, including:
• Civil infrastructure
• Underground facilities
• Utility upgrades
• Transportation improvements
• Site development
• Military infrastructure
Combined with a strong portfolio of municipal and private-sector work, this offers excellent long-term career stability and exposure to some of Montana's most significant infrastructure projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will lead and develop the Survey Department while delivering a wide variety of surveying projects, including:
• Boundary Surveys
• Cadastral Surveys
• ALTA Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Construction Staking
• Hydraulic Surveys
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing survey projects from planning through completion
• Leading and mentoring survey staff
• Processing survey data using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D
• Preparing plats, legal descriptions and survey documentation
• Working closely with engineers, developers and public agencies
• Maintaining technical quality and regulatory compliance
• Supporting the continued growth of the survey department
What We're Looking For
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licence (Montana preferred)
• Candidates licensed in another state who are committed to obtaining Montana licensure are encouraged to apply
• Experience leading survey projects and teams
• Strong background in boundary, ALTA, topographic and construction surveys
• Experience with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication and client management skills
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Performance bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing employee-owned engineering business
To learn more about the opportunity, including salary, relocation support and the full benefits package, please get in touch with the Orion Group team for a confidential discussion.
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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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