Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager - Richmond, VA

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 :

• 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.

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.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in surveying
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia or eligibility to obtain within 6 months (client will pay for exams)
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with subface 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.