Land Surveyor Supervisor - Lynchburg, VA

Southern Arkansas University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Land Surveyor Supervisor based in Lynchburg, VA. This role involves supervising a survey unit and conducting professional land surveying services for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with VDOT standards. Candidates should possess a Land Surveyor's License and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Strong communication skills and proficiency with field surveying equipment, CADD, and GPS are essential. The role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting VDOT construction and maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on scope, time, quality, and budget.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey office or district survey unit.
• Conduct professional land surveying services.
• Ensure compliance with VDOT policies and regulations.
• Sign and seal survey work under LS licensure.

Skills

Communications

Project coordination

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Use of field surveying equipment

Education

Land Surveyor's License

Training in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying

Tools

CADD

GPS

Job description

Land Surveyor Supervisor - Lynchburg, VA

Supervise a survey office or district survey unit. Conduct professional land surveying services (location, construction, right of way, utility and condemnation surveys) for a wide range of transportation projects in support of VDOT construction and maintenance programs. Ensure all survey work is in compliance with VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations. Responsible for signing and sealing survey work (responsible charge) under LS licensure. Secure data through the use of a wide range of field survey equipment.

How you will contribute

• Computer Skills: Establish and apply procedures to manage the history, locations, access and format of survey related project files. Complete work processes using multiple survey, CADD, and digital terrain modeling software, as well as other non-CADD applications.
• Engineering Survey and Technical Assistance: Conduct a wide range of professional land surveying activities for transportation projects from scoping through post-construction. Prepare technical reports for the public or private sector. Plan, supervise and execute special survey requests from Residencies, Right of Way, Environmental agencies, Traffic Engineering and consultants.
• Project Management: Develop a list of construction activities and estimate the costs for state or contractor construction surveying. Perform survey functions in accordance with project scheduling, tasks and in support of VDOT programs. Complete construction stake outs based on project schedule. Coordinate projects and manpower with District Survey Manager.
• Responsible Charge and Quality Control: Sign and seal survey plans as licensed land surveyor. Perform quality control reviews, both in the field and office, to ensure survey products are accurate and depict the project controls and data to support project. View plans or plats at different developmental stages for compliance to standards.

What will make you successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality and budget.
• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to provide daily supervision to work crews following all applicable policies, procedures and processes in a field or office environment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records.
• Ability to review consultant survey data provided to the department.
• Knowledge of professional land surveying principles and practices, APELSCIDLA Board rules and regulations, and VDOT policies and procedures related to surveying.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Skill in providing exemplary customer service.
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS and the processing of survey data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on project principles of scope, time, quality and budget.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records.
• Land Surveyor's License.
• Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS and the processing of survey data.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field desired.
• Ability to implement appropriate project management practices to support budget compliance and project deadlines.
• Ability to review consultant survey data provided to VDOT.