Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager

JMT; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a proactive Survey Project Lead to plan, organize and direct work of survey crews and technicians, ensuring precise measurements for construction and mapping tasks. The role requires strong communication, project coordination, and the ability to manage data and documents related to surveys.

Immigration sponsorship or support is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar field preferred.
• 5+ years in Land Surveying and/or licensure.
• Professional License as Land Surveyor in Kentucky or ability to obtain; NCEES Certification preferred.
• Experience with Trimble Instruments, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Carlson, MS Office.
• KYDOT Route Surveying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey staff and coordinate with engineering, right-of-way, and utility teams.
• Determine scope, objectives and man-hour budgets for surveying projects.
• Prepare data, charts, plots, maps, records and documents.
• Train assistants and direct survey/drafting activities.
• Develop survey methods and procedures.

Skills

Math concepts

Written communication

Driver's license

Background check

Motor vehicle screening

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Trimble Instruments

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Carlson

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

This position plans, organizes and directs work of survey crews and technicians engaged in surveying the earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, utility locations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), land division, titles, or other purposes. Promotes safe work practices of all survey staff. Evaluates progress of the staff and results obtained and recommends major changes to achieve overall results. Represents the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients.

Position Summary

The successful applicant should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assumes supervisory responsibility and performs as staff advisor and consultant for surveying functions and personnel management
• Coordinates findings with work of engineering, right-of-way, and/or utility coordination personnel, clients, and others concerned with a project
• Will determine scope of work, job objectives, and man-hour budgets on projects assigned to the surveying group in concurrence with other project managers and supervisors
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Makes decisions independently on surveying problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences and meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work
• Plans and develops surveying projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on firm's major projects
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation
• Schedules, assigns and directs projects concerning surveying within the firm
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys
• Train assistants and helpers and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps
• Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) preferred, Field of Study: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar degree type
• 5+ years of experience in Land Surveying and/or Professional Licensure
• Professional License as Land Surveyor in Kentucky or the ability to obtain a Kentucky license; NCEES Certification preferred
• Experience using Trimble Instruments, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Carlson, Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with KYDOT Route Surveying 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.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.