Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager

National Society of Professional Surveyors; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in surveying and engineering is seeking a skilled Survey Manager to oversee field operations and ensure project quality in North Carolina. The role demands a Professional Registered Land Surveyor with over 10 years of experience and strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in surveying.
• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction surveying regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of multiple field crews.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Ability to work on multiple projects

General understanding of survey plan preparation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional Registered Land Surveyor

Tools

Inroads/Microstation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: 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

• Assemble field data, perform survey calculations, and prepare legal descriptions
• 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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must
• High school diploma or equivalent
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 10+ years of experience in surveying
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor
• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% 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 35 lbs) may be required as needed.

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.