• Professional Land Surveyor

    Actalent (Woodstock, GA)


    Job Title: Assistant Regional Survey Director (PLS/RLS)

    Job Description

    Join a leading builder of luxury homes as an Assistant Regional Survey Director to oversee land surveying operations for high-end residential developments in the Southeast. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) with strong experience in residential construction, land development, and team leadership.

    Responsibilities

    + Support the Regional Survey Director in managing all surveying activities across multiple high-end residential projects.

    + Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely survey deliverables.

    + Review and approve plats, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking plans.

    + Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the company's quality standards.

    + Assist in developing and implementing regional survey standards, workflows, and best practices.

    + Mentor and support field crews and junior survey staff across the Southeast.

    + Conduct site visits to ensure accuracy and resolve field-related issues.

    + Manage survey data, CAD files, and GIS integration for project planning and execution.

    Essential Skills

    + Active PLS or RLS license in Georgia (multi-state licensure in the Southeast is a plus).

    + 7+ years of progressive experience in land surveying, with at least 3 years in residential construction or land development.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS, and total station equipment.

    + Strong understanding of subdivision design, platting, and permitting processes.

    + Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience working with luxury or custom home builders.

    + Familiarity with drone surveying, LiDAR, and emerging geospatial technologies.

    + Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    + Familiarity with residential subdivision layout and plot plans.

    + Knowledge of survey equipment, AutoCAD, and other survey software.

    Work Environment

    This position is based in Atlanta, GA, with regional travel across the Southeast. The role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote, providing flexibility while encouraging team collaboration. The office environment is dynamic, supporting residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments nationwide.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodstock, GA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.30/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Woodstock,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.