Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager Lexington, KY

Licensed Land Surveyor, Surveying Manager, Land Surveying, Professional License as Land Surveyor in Kentucky, Trimble Instruments, MicroStation, AutoCAd

If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 12 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Civil Engineering Compensation: $81,000 - $140,000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Position Summary
Lead survey operations for  civil and transportation projects. This senior-level position manages multiple fields crews, oversees project delivery, and drives client development while enjoying the stability of an employee-owned firm ranked for top-tier benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily activities of several field crews and office technicians.
• Enforce QA/QC, manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with VDOT and local municipalities on roadway and utility corridor surveys.
• Grow regional business through proposal support and relationship building.
• Coach staff through regular one-on-one sessions and performance planning.

Required Qualifications

• PLS license or eligibility to sit for the exam within six months of hire (exam fees paid by  ).
• Twelve plus years of survey experience with at least five in a supervisory role.
• Extensive DOT/municipal project background.
• Fluency with Bentley MicroStation / OpenRoads and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local survey regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelors in surveying or civil tech preferred.

Preferred

• Subsurface utility locating/designating expertise.
• Experience with LiDAR, aerial mapping, or sUAS operations.

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.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with periodic field visits; occasional travel; ability to lift up to 25 lbs when field support is required.