Assistant Land Development Manager Jobs in Texas

Master the Terrain: Project Surveyor / Assistant Land Surveyor (PLS)

Location: El Paso, Texas | Type: Full-Time, Salaried | Setting: Field & Office Leadership

Who We Are

We are a premier, 100% employee-owned Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm with a 50-year legacy of delivering landmark public and private sector projects. Because we are entirely employee-owned, our team members aren't just staff-they are co-owners who hold a direct equity stake in the company's financial success. We pair a collaborative, family-style office culture with the resource engine of a national industry leader.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Project Surveyor / Assistant Land Surveyor (PLS) to take command of our geospatial and surveying operations in El Paso.

This is a high-impact leadership role blending advanced field tech with office operations. You will manage elite field crews, oversee cutting-edge drone and robotic workflows, and spearhead high-accuracy platting and boundary efforts. If you are a Texas PLS ready to step out of the backseat and truly run a division with direct ownership perks, this is your next move.

Technical Command & Crew Leadership

• Command the Fleet: Directly manage and mentor a dedicated group of 5 Senior Survey Party Chiefs and field assistants, ensuring safety, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Advanced Geospatial Tech: Oversee cutting-edge workflows including aerial drone mapping (ortho-imagery), 3D scanning, robotic total stations, and high-precision GPS networks.
• Data & Drafting Leadership: Drive CADD drafting efforts for complex boundary, ALTA, topographic, and public/private platting projects. Masterfully process data utilizing Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Civil 3D .
• Quality & Logistics: Handle data ingestion/export between field crews and the office, maintain high-end instrumentation, and enforce strict Quality Control (QC) metrics before final signing.
• Project Liaison: Partner directly with multi-discipline Project Managers to deliver high-accuracy construction staking and mapping packages on time and within scope.

What You Bring to the Table

• Licensure: Must be a registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Texas .
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure experience spanning boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction surveys.
• The Hardware/Software Toolkit: Deep proficiency with Trimble field equipment, Trimble data collectors, Trimble Business Center, and Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Education: Associate's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Leadership Style: Highly motivated, detail-obsessed, with excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between field crews and executive stakeholders.
• Credentials: valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Equity, Benefits & Perks

We take immense pride in taking care of our co-owners:

• Dual Retirement Tracking: Build long-term wealth via our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) plus matching 401(k) plan.
• Premium Health Coverage: Top-tier Client Client PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside MDLive Telehealth access.
• True Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation/annual leave, dedicated sick leave, and 8 paid holidays.
• Professional Elevation: Tuition reimbursement, professional society fees, and state registration renewals fully covered.
• Extra Mile Perks: Employer-paid short/long-term disability, comprehensive life/AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, and frequent team-building events.

Physical & Environmental Realities

This role represents true full-lifecycle surveying, meaning you split time between an office setting and the rugged West Texas elements:

• Comfortable working at a technical workstation for data processing and drafting.
• Ready to occasionally head into the field, hike uneven or steep terrain, and work in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs of surveying equipment (including setting monuments, staking, and using brush-clearing tools when necessary).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer visa sponsorship.

Ready to lead an elite crew and own your professional future? Apply today and let's map the future.