Professional Land Surveyor - Operations Manager

Description

_______________________________________________About IsettBarry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with offices across eastern and central Pennsylvania. Our teams bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and technical strengths, and that collective expertise is what allows us to build stronger, more resilient communities.

As a values-driven organization, we believe that collaboration, respect, and integrity are essential to great work. Every associate has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and shape the future of our company. Our culture has been recognized across the region for excellence, community impact, and ethical leadership:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award (2023)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year — Lehigh Valley Business Journal
• Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)

Benefits & Employee Experience

At Isett, we support the well-being and success of our employee-owners with:

• Professional development and continuing education
• Work–life balance and flexible schedules
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match
• Company events and engagement activities
• Free or discounted Isett apparel

We strive to create a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

What We Do

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a comprehensive range of engineering and consulting services, including:Civil • Structural • Architectural Design • MEP • Environmental • Geotechnical • Municipal Engineering • Surveying • Landscape Architecture • Code Enforcement • Plan Review • Construction Management • Construction Materials Testing • Grant Writing
Our portfolio spans public and private clients across institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Who We're Looking For

Isett is seeking an experienced and motivated Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to serve as an Operations Manager for our Southeast Region. This leadership role requires strong technical proficiency, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships while helping expand our presence in the region. The ideal candidate will bring both field and office expertise, strategic thinking, and a client-focused mindset, with the capability to oversee staff, manage projects, and represent Isett in professional and municipal settings.

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will support the success of our Surveying Department through responsibilities that include:

• Preparing proposals and communicating directly with clients
• Developing and maintaining client relationships; leveraging existing contacts to grow business in the region
• Conducting project research and reviewing survey data, notes, and sketches for accuracy
• Supervising survey field and office staff, ensuring high-quality work and operational efficiency
• Performing computations for boundary, topographic, as-built, and construction surveys
• Ensuring all work complies with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Participating in client meetings and attending municipal meetings as needed
• Working closely with the Department Head to achieve operational goals

Requirements

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania

• MD and/or NJ licensure is a plus
• We will consider a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) able to obtain PLS within 6 months
• Minimum 10 years of surveying experience, including 5+ years supervising field and office staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills
• Prior project and client management experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
  • Bentley MicroStation experience is a plus
• Broad familiarity with surveying concepts, practices, procedures, and boundary law
• Ability to perform a mix of office and field work, including walking long distances, climbing, and working in varied weather and construction environments
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites and meetings
• Ability to attend evening meetings when required
• Ability to obtain clearances (PA Act 34, 114, 151) for school-site work

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), nation origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history).

Please no third-party recruiters.