Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying / SUE Project Manager

SilkRoad; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Life and disability Insurance

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Licensed Land Surveyor to supervise surveying teams across projects including SUE, mapping, and utility location work from our Virginia Beach area office. You will plan, organize, and direct field staff, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timely deliverables for complex projects.

The ideal candidate holds Virginia licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor, has 12+ years in surveying, and can manage budgets, client relationships, and business development

Qualifications

• 12+ years of surveying experience is required.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Virginia.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local 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 the discipline in market.
• Lead and manage team members with coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Survey plan prep

MV screening

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional Registered Land Surveyor (Virginia)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying / SUE Project Manager

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

All Locations

Tracking Code

26718

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.

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.

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.

Compensation for this position is $85,000.00 - $145,000.00/annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

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
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Able to pass Background Check

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 subsurface 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 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 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

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)

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.