Land Survey Project Manager (Richmond, VA)

Actalent; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Land Survey Project Manager for our Glen Allen, VA office. The role focuses on precise measurements to determine property boundaries and supports engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects with topographic and boundary surveys, plats, flood certificates, and stakeout.

You will collaborate with project managers and survey technicians to move projects through phases, perform field verification, ensure data quality, and prepare plots, maps, and deliverables in line with

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying and project management.
• LS or LSIT certification required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Micro-Station, Carlson software, TBC and TGO, Topcon Civil Suite, and SurvCE.
• Knowledge of ALTA/ACSM standards and Virginia DPOR regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations, and Virginias CPSM.
• GIS and GPS technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic and boundary surveys.
• Prepare plats, flood certificates, and construction stakeout.
• Work closely with project managers and survey technicians.
• Conduct field verification and quality control of survey data.
• Research land and survey records and land titles.
• Prepare plots, maps, and report deliverables.

Skills

Land surveying

Project management

LS/LSIT certification

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Carlson software

Topcon Civil Suite

SurvCE

ALTA/ACSM standards

Virginia DPOR regs

GIS & GPS

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Carlson Software

TBC

TGO

Topcon Civil Suite

SurvCE

Job description

Job Title: Land Survey Project Manager

This position is responsible for making precise measurements to determine property boundaries. The candidate will provide data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earths surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects. The role includes performing topographic and boundary surveys, preparing plats, flood certificates, and construction stakeout. The land surveyor will work closely with project managers and survey technicians to transition projects seamlessly from one phase to the next. Responsibilities also include field verification, quality control and assurance of survey data, researching land and survey records, preparing plots, maps, and report deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic and boundary surveys.
• Prepare plats, flood certificates, and construction stakeout.
• Work closely with project managers and survey technicians.
• Conduct field verification and quality control of survey data.
• Research land and survey records and land titles.
• Prepare plots, maps, and report deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Experience in land surveying and project management.
• LS or LSIT certification required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Micro-Station, Carlson software, TBC and TGO, Topcon Civil Suite, and SurvCE.
• Knowledge of ALTA/ACSM standards and Virginia DPOR regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations, and Virginias CPSM.
• GIS and GPS technology proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving probability, statistics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Skill in interpreting construction plans, maps, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in directing, supervising, training, and evaluating staff performance.

Work Environment

The position may require travel for temporary assignments to other offices projects, which could include unexpected weekend stays. Candidates must be willing and able to travel throughout Virginia and surrounding states, and work overtime as needed. The role comes with benefits including vision, dental, and life insurance, contributions to HSA, and a 401k match.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Glen Allen, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• health, Vision, dental, and life insurance -contribution to HSA -401k match

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glen Allen,VA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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