Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager - Columbia

KLM Careers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying company seeks a Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager in Columbia, SC. The role involves managing field crews, ensuring project quality, and client management. Candidates should have 12+ years in surveying and must be a Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia. Strong communication skills and familiarity with surveying tools are essential. This position requires some field work and 20% travel, ensuring safe practices in all environments.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in surveying.
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.

Skills

Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

General understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads

General understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager - Columbia

Columbia, SC

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 earth's 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

• 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 Skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and / or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in surveying
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with subface utility designating and locating preferred
• Familiarity with VDOT and Hampton Roads Municipalities preferred
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 80% 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 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Amount of Travel Required: 20% approximately.