Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager Richmond, VA

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager Richmond, VA

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Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 8 Years

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Civil Engineering

Compensation: $81,000 - $140,000

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: Yes

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Position Summary

• As an employee-owner in JMT’s award-winning ESOP, you will lead field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for state DOT and municipal roadway projects. The role plans, schedules, and oversees multiple crews, ensures QA/QC compliance, manages client relationships, and drives business development within the Survey discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct two or more field crews; assemble field data, perform calculations, prepare plats and legal descriptions.
• Maintain QA/QC on deliverables, budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Serve as client point-of-contact and represent JMT at project and industry meetings.
• Mentor survey staff; conduct goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Support pursuit strategy and proposal preparation for new survey opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Active PLS license in at least one U.S. state or the ability to obtain licensure in the primary work state within six months (JMT pays exam fees and supports reciprocity).
• Eight plus years of progressive land-surveying experience, including DOT/roadway or transportation projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MicroStation / OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a standard seven-year background screen.
• U.S. work authorization (or TN visa eligibility).

Preferred

• Multistate licensure, SUE experience, aerial/LiDAR/sUAS familiarity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $85 000 – $145 000, commensurate with licensure depth and leadership scope.
• ESOP participation and 401(k) with match; medical, dental, vision starting the first of the month after 30 days; HSA options.
• Sign-on bonus $5 000 – $10 000 (issued at 90 days) usable for relocation; alternative reimbursement structure available.
• Typical work week 45-50 hours; paid time off, tuition support, and professional development reimbursement.

Career Path

• Project Manager ? Practice Lead / Department Head.