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Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Asheville, NC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Florence, SC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Greenville, SC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Greensboro, NC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Duke Energy

Land Surveying Coordinator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Job Summary This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of ...

Lennar Homes

VP of Land Acquisition

Roseville, CA · On-site

$164K - $256K/yr

Maintain Land Contract files, maps and other files in Division office. Network with other builders, developers and brokers to maintain market awareness; develop key contacts and introductions to DP ...

MARS Solutions Group

Land Agent

Reno, NV · On-site

$70K - $115K/yr

They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability Responsibilities: * Secure right-of-way (ROW) and land rights for transmission ...

Lennar Homes

VP of Land Acquisition

Fort Myers, FL

Maintain Land Contract files, maps and other files in Division office. Network with other builders, developers and brokers to maintain market awareness; develop key contacts and introductions to DP ...

Galbreath Costner

Land/Lot Attorney

Greenville, SC · On-site

A key outcome of this role is to protect clients' interests by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements related to land and property. Ultimately, the Land/Lot Attorney ensures ...

Lennar Homes

VP of Land Acquisition

Atlanta, GA

Maintain Land Contract files, maps and other files in Division office. Network with other builders, developers and brokers to maintain market awareness; develop key contacts and introductions to DP ...

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Contract Land jobs typically involve managing land agreements, negotiations, and leases on behalf of companies, especially in industries like oil and gas, utilities, or real estate. Contract Land professionals ensure that the terms of land contracts comply with legal requirements and protect their organization's interests. Their work may include researching land titles, negotiating with landowners, preparing documents, and maintaining records. These roles are crucial for companies that need access to or rights over land for projects or resource extraction. Strong negotiation, legal, and organizational skills are important for success in this field.

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To thrive as a Contract Landman, you need strong knowledge of land ownership laws, title research, and negotiation skills, often supported by a degree in energy management, land administration, or a related field. Familiarity with land management software, GIS systems, and legal documentation tools is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and relationship-building are vital soft skills for collaborating with landowners, attorneys, and energy companies. These competencies ensure accurate land agreements, compliance with legal standards, and successful project execution in the energy sector.

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CredentialsTypically no formal certification requiredLicensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification needed
Work EnvironmentProject sites, offices, remote locationsField surveys, office drafting, project planning
Industry UsageReal estate, construction, oil & gasBoundary surveys, topographic mapping, legal documentation
Search & ComparisonOften compared for project roles, scope, and responsibilitiesSpecialized survey work requiring licensure

Contract Land refers broadly to roles involving land agreements and negotiations, often without formal licensing. Contract Land Surveyor is a licensed professional responsible for precise boundary and topographic surveys. While Contract Land roles may involve some surveying tasks, Contract Land Surveyors perform specialized, certified surveying work essential for legal and construction purposes.

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Land Surveying Coordinator

Land Surveying Coordinator

Duke Energy

Asheville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 163 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

This position can be located at any Duke Energy location in NC or SC that has vacancy. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Detail of activities associated with land surveying projects include: develop project scope, calculate an in-house estimate for each project, generate request for quotes for cost and timeframes, initiate the data entry into the work management tool, monitor contractors and projects to assure quality/schedules/budgets are met, process invoices, review and perform quality checks on survey project deliverables for quality and compliance, deliver the finished products to the customer or requester, and close out projects in the work management tool. This individual should have a broad understanding of land survey concepts and need to utilize the resources of regionally located professional service providers in order to meet the demands of the customers. This individual will also be required to be a problem solver for customers and employees with a vision for applying new technology in order to increase quality and manage project cost. To tactically support and follow company goals, policies, and procedures as well as represent the company in a positive and professional manner with all internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Leadership, Survey Vendor Oversight:

  • Safely oversees contractor staff and outside consultants responsible for surveys including, but not limited to, transmissions lines, distribution lines, gas lines, dam deformations, construction staking, land acquisitions and disposals of enterprise assets for a designated region

  • Provides leadership to contracted survey crews by setting an example for professionalism, customer service, and honest communications

  • Promotes good teammate relations and participates in the resolution of the team's problems and concerns. Recommends employee training and development

  • Interweaves internal resources and external contractors into a seamless service.

Project Management:

  • Serves as a representative of Land Services to monitor, inspect and review survey work performed by survey contractors for compliance with Duke Energy technical specifications, work schedules, budgets and recommends approval of deliverables

  • Responsible for directing multiple survey vendors, solving complex problems involving conflicting data, ensuring the quality of the deliverables

  • Maintains and provides management with regular progress reports on survey projects noting contractor performance, and provides feedback to reinforce good results as well as suggest corrective actions where required

  • Thoroughly inspects and checks deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include field work, maps, and electronic files

  • Attends project meetings and obtains from all vendors a detailed cost estimate and agreed upon delivery due date

  • Monitors contractors to ensure cost, timeframes, and work performance with existing Master Service Agreements and project control requirements

  • Reviews invoices submitted by vendors and recommends payment based on performance and advises management of anticipated cost overruns of the estimated cost Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external personnel/groups

  • Mediates and coordinates the resolution of problems between company departments in the acquisition and disposition of real estate

  • Works with and maintains working relationships with vendors and governmental agencies as needed to acquire or resolve problems

Professional Leadership and Development:

  • Demonstrates sound judgment and creativity in resolving a variety of engineering/technical analysis problems applying technical skills; determines and corrects root cause problems

  • Ensures the observance of safety and environmental compliance with internal staff and contract survey vendors and ensures they have the training they need

  • Participates in professional organizations and associations (State Society of Surveyors, IRWA, and etc.)

  • Stays abreast of all laws and governmental regulations affecting land surveying

Basic/Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Surveying and Topography or related degree and 2+ years related work experience OR

  • High School/GED degree and 4+ years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional Land Surveyor certification

  • Ability to coordinate and direct all phases of a contract & strong project management skills

  • Excellent organization and documentation skills

  • Proven ability to read construction plans

  • Able to work independently to check deliverables; performs complex computations using standard surveying software

  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills to avoid and overcome obstacles on difficult assignments

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of professional surveying practices and procedures

  • Ability to understand and develop scope of work

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting land surveying

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a large team consisting of professional and technical staff

  • Able to work independently to check deliverables; performs complex computations using standard surveying software

  • Ability to coordinate and direct all phases of the contract and in-house field surveys

  • Project management background

  • Familiarity with high voltage transmission route surveys

  • Good understanding of Duke's real estate and rights-of-way

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

  • 4 years or more progressive land surveying management

Working Conditions

  • Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

  • Frequent visits to contract surveying firms

  • Frequent visits to field survey projects in hot and cold weather conditions

  • Occasional travel within the region as well as other regions within the Duke Energy service area

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5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

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