Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Job overview

The Professional Land Surveyor role is onsite outdoors across job sites, with some office work, in Summerville, SC. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience, but no numeric amount is specified. The role supports James White Construction’s sitework operations and technicians. The surveyor provides construction layout, staking, and GPS machine-control support to help sitework teams execute projects accurately. By conducting surveys, maintaining quality controls, and integrating GPS-guided equipment with site plans, the role supports precise grading and construction work.

What you'll do

• Conduct land, boundary, and topographic surveys as needed
• collect field data using surveying instruments
• prepare survey reports, maps, and as-built documentation
• set up and calibrate machine-control systems
• support GPS-guided grading and earthmoving
• provide technical support for GPS software and equipment
• maintain survey quality controls and audit geospatial processes
• interpret site plans and participate in preconstruction and on-site meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

professional land surveyor

summerville sc

james white construction

pls

land surveying

construction layout

gps machine control

topcon

sitework

monday–friday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes an outstanding benefits package but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

Requires a South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor license, 3+ years of construction layout and GPS machine-control experience, and proficiency with Topcon surveying devices and machine controls; schedule is Monday–Thursday 7 AM–5 PM and Friday 7 AM–3 PM, with possible overtime and weekends.

About the employer

James White Construction, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.