Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

AleraInfoTech; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

HSA options

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition support

Professional development

Job summary

JMT is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager in North Charleston, SC to lead field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for state DOT and municipal roadway projects.

You will plan, schedule, and oversee multiple crews, maintain QA/QC, manage client relationships, and drive business development within the Survey discipline. A licensed professional surveyor is required, with US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active PLS license in any state or ability to obtain in the primary work state within six months.
• Eight+ years of progressive land-surveying experience, including DOT/roadway projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
• U.S. work authorization (or TN visa eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Direct two or more field crews; assemble data, perform calculations, prepare plats.
• Maintain QA/QC on deliverables, budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Serve as client point-of-contact and represent JMT at meetings.
• Mentor survey staff; set goals, provide feedback, and conduct reviews.
• Support pursuit strategy and proposals for new survey opportunities.

Skills

Land surveying experience

Team leadership

QA/QC

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Location: North Charleston, SC | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site

Salary: Compensation is $85k – $145k

Experience: Mid-senior

Start Date: To be decided

Full Job Overview:

Position Summary

• As an employee-owner in JMT’s award-winning ESOP, you will lead field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for state DOT and municipal roadway projects. The role plans, schedules, and oversees multiple crews, ensures QA/QC compliance, manages client relationships, and drives business development within the Survey discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct two or more field crews; assemble field data, perform calculations, prepare plats and legal descriptions.


• Maintain QA/QC on deliverables, budgets, schedules, and invoicing.


• Serve as client point-of-contact and represent JMT at project and industry meetings.


• Mentor survey staff; conduct goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.


• Support pursuit strategy and proposal preparation for new survey opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Active PLS license in at least one U.S. state or the ability to obtain licensure in the primary work state within six months (JMT pays exam fees and supports reciprocity).


• Eight plus years of progressive land-surveying experience, including DOT/roadway or transportation projects.


• Demonstrated proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.


• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a standard seven-year background screen.


• U.S. work authorization (or TN visa eligibility).

Preferred

• Multistate licensure, SUE experience, aerial/LiDAR/sUAS familiarity.

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.

Career Path

• Project Manager ? Practice Lead / Department Head.