Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition support

Job summary

JMT delivers boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for state DOT and municipal roadway projects. As a licensed land surveyor and project manager, you will lead field and office teams, plan schedules, oversee multiple crews, ensure QA/QC, manage client relationships, and drive business development within the Survey discipline.

Join as an employee-owner in our ESOP and help mentor staff, support pursuit strategies, and contribute to project success while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Active PLS license in at least one state or ability to obtain within six months (JMT pays exam fees).
• Eight+ years of progressive land-surveying experience including DOT/roadway/transportation projects.
• 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 background screen.
• U.S. work authorization (or TN visa eligibility).
• Multistate licensure preferred; SUE / LiDAR familiarity is a plus.

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.

Skills

8+ years exp

Client relation mgmt

Leadership

Mentoring staff

PLS license eligibility

Work authorization in US

Vehicle license

Education

Professional PLS license

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

Location: Columbia, SC | 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

• 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.