Professional Land Surveyor - Operations Manager

About Isett Barry 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 JournalSocietas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (Ethics)Benefits & Employee ExperienceAt Isett, we support the well-being and success of our employee-owners with:Professional development and continuing educationWork-life balance and flexible schedulesPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timeEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceParental leave401k/Roth matchCompany events and engagement activitiesFree or discounted Isett apparelWe strive to create a welcoming environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.What We DoAs 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 WritingOur portfolio spans public and private clients across institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors throughout the Mid-Atlantic.Who We're Looking ForIsett 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Operations Manager will support the success of our Surveying Department through responsibilities that include:Preparing proposals and communicating directly with clientsDeveloping and maintaining client relationships; leveraging existing contacts to grow business in the regionConducting project research and reviewing survey data, notes, and sketches for accuracySupervising survey field and office staff, ensuring high-quality work and operational efficiencyPerforming computations for boundary, topographic, as-built, and construction surveysEnsuring all work complies with applicable regulations and industry standardsMonitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveryParticipating in client meetings and attending municipal meetings as neededWorking closely with the Department Head to achieve operational goalsRequirementsProfessional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in PennsylvaniaMD and/or NJ licensure is a plusWe will consider a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) able to obtain PLS within 6 monthsMinimum 10 years of surveying experience, including 5+ years supervising field and office staffStrong organizational, communication, and technical skillsPrior project and client management experienceProficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business CenterBentley MicroStation experience is a plusBroad familiarity with surveying concepts, practices, procedures, and boundary lawAbility to perform a mix of office and field work, including walking long distances, climbing, and working in varied weather and construction environmentsValid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites and meetingsAbility to attend evening meetings when requiredAbility to obtain clearances (PA Act 34, 114, 151) for school-site workWe 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).