Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager

AleraInfoTech; New Bern, Morehead City (NC, NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

JMT in New Bern, NC is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager to lead survey operations for civil and transportation projects. This senior role oversees multiple field crews, manages project delivery, and drives client development within an employee-owned firm renowned for top-tier benefits.

The candidate should have 12+ years of survey experience (5+ in supervision), a PLS license or eligibility, and strong knowledge of DOT/municipal regulations, with expertise in MicroStation/OpenRoads and

Qualifications

• PLS license or eligible to sit for exam within six months (fees paid)
• Twelve+ years of survey experience with at least five in supervision
• Extensive DOT/municipal project background
• Familiar with federal, state, and local survey regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s in surveying or civil tech preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
• Enforce QA/QC, manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility surveys.
• Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
• Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client development

QA/QC

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in surveying or civil tech (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager

Location: New Bern, NC | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site

Salary: Compensation is $85k – $145k, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Experience: Mid-senior

Start Date: To be decided

Full Job Overview

Position Summary

Lead survey operations for JMT’s civil and transportation projects. This senior-level position manages multiple fields crews, oversees project delivery, and drives client development while enjoying the stability of an employee-owned firm ranked for top-tier benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
• Enforce QA/QC, manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility corridor surveys.
• Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
• Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.

Required Qualifications

• PLS license or eligibility to sit for the exam within six months of hire (exam fees paid by JMT).
• Twelve plus years of survey experience with at least five in a supervisory role.
• Extensive DOT/municipal project background.
• Fluency with Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s in surveying or civil tech preferred.

Preferred

• Subsurface utility locating/designating expertise.
• Experience with LiDAR, aerial mapping, or sUAS operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $85 000 – $145 000, commensurate with licensure depth and leadership scope.
• ESOP participation and 401(k) with match; medical, dental, vision starting the first of the month after 30 days; HSA options.
• Sign-on bonus $5 000 – $10 000 (issued at 90 days) usable for relocation; alternative reimbursement structure available.
• Typical work week 45-50 hours; paid time off, tuition support, and professional development reimbursement.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with periodic field visits; occasional travel; ability to lift up to 25 lbs when field support is required.