Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

5 Star Recruitment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager to lead teams in Richmond, Virginia. You will be responsible for managing field operations, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining client relationships in transportation-related projects. Applicants should have a PLS license and at least eight years of experience in land surveying, specifically with DOT/roadway projects. Proficiency in survey software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is required. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active PLS license in at least one U.S. state or ability to obtain within six months.
• Eight plus years of progressive land-surveying experience, especially in DOT/transportation projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with survey software: MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and oversee survey operations on multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and manage project budgets.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and represent the company in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

QA/QC compliance

Survey technology proficiency

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

About the job Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

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 drivers license and ability to pass a standard seven-year background screen.

Preferred