Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager - North Charleston

KLM Careers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A surveying company located in North Charleston is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager who holds a professional license in Virginia and has over 12 years of experience in surveying. Responsibilities include managing field crews, ensuring project quality, and overseeing client relations. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in survey plan preparation software like AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. The position requires U.S. citizenship or a Green Card, with occasional fieldwork and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in surveying.
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia.
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations.

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 the market.
• Lead and manage team members.

Skills

Ability to work on multiple projects

Excellent written and oral communication skills

General understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager – North Charleston

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About the Job

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager – North Charleston

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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 the market.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management, setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meetings, and coaching to support growth and development.

Required 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 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.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with subface utility designating and locating.
• Familiarity with VDOT and Hampton Roads municipalities.
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. It is generally sedentary 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: approximately 20%.

MUST HAVE

• 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.
• Understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Questions from the Company’s Applicant Tracking System

1. Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
2. Do you have 12+ years of experience in surveying?
3. Do you have a Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia?
4. Do you have a working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations?
5. Do you understand survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D?
6. Do you have familiarity with subface utility designating and locating?
7. Do you have familiarity with VDOT and Hampton Roads municipalities?
8. Do you have familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS?
9. Must you be a US Citizen or Green Card holder?