Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager - Middlesboro

KLM Careers; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A surveying firm in Middlesboro, KY is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager to lead surveying projects and manage survey teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in surveying, be a Professional Registered Land Surveyor, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing field crews, ensuring quality control, and interacting with clients. Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card holders, with familiarity in specific software tools preferred. This role supports both office and occasional field work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in surveying.
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using software.
• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct work of surveyors and technicians.
• Manage operations of multiple field crews.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work on multiple projects

Leadership and performance management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional Registered Land Surveyor

Tools

Inroads/Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager - Middlesboro

About the job Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager - Middlesboro

Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager - Middlesboro

Middlesboro, KY

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

This position plans, organizes and directs work of other surveyors and technicians engaged in surveying the earths surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, area, and contours for construction, mapmaking, utility locations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), land division, titles or other purposes. The successful candidate will promote safe work practices of all survey staff. They will evaluate progress of the staff, obtain results, and recommend major changes to achieve overall results. They will also represent the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assemble field data, perform survey calculations, and prepare legal descriptions
• Manage operations of multiple field crews
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing
• Responsible for client management on projects
• Business development for discipline in market
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Experience

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
• High school diploma or equivalent
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 10+ years of experience in surveying
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor
• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 35 lbs) may be required as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent

2. Do you have a general understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D

3. Do you have 10+ years of experience in surveying

4. Do you have Professional Registered Land Surveyor

5. Do you have working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.

6. Do you have familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred

7. Do you have familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred.

8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.