Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager Richmond, VA
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Mid-senior
8 Years
High school or equivalent
Engineering
Civil Engineering
$81,000 -$140,000
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Position Summary
As an employee-owner in JMTs 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. stateorthe 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 drivers 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.
