Licensed Land Surveyor/Manager

Licensed Land Surveyor /Manager
Lexington, KY
Direct Hire (Perm position)

Overview of the Role:
Join our client's dynamic team as a Licensed Land Surveyor/ Manager, where you'll lead critical surveying operations that shape infrastructure development. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to manage complex projects while mentoring the next generation of surveying professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes supervisory responsibility and performs as staff advisor and consultant for surveying functions and personnel management
• Coordinates findings with work of engineering, right-of-way, and/or utility coordination personnel, clients, and others concerned with a project
• Will determine scope of work, job objectives, and man-hour budgets on projects assigned to the surveying group in concurrence with other project managers and supervisors
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Makes decisions independently on surveying problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences and meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work
• Plans and develops surveying projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on firm's major projects
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation
• Schedules, assigns and directs projects concerning surveying within the firm
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys
• Train assistants and helpers and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps
• Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) preferred, Field of Study: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar degree type
• 5+ years of experience in Land Surveying and/or Professional Licensure
• Professional License as Land Surveyor in Kentucky or the ability to obtain a Kentucky license; NCEES Certification preferred
• Experience using Trimble Instruments, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Carlson, Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with KYDOT Route Surveying is preferred
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
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Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates:

• Competitive compensation up to $140,000 (depending on experience)
• Direct hire opportunity with growth potential
• Professional development and career advancement support
• Access to our extensive network of industry professionals
• Dedicated recruitment team providing ongoing support throughout your career journey

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established engineering firm specializing in comprehensive infrastructure solutions. They provide innovative services across multiple disciplines including civil engineering, transportation, and environmental consulting. With a strong commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction, they have built a reputation for delivering complex projects that improve communities. The company values professional development, promotes a collaborative work environment, and offers opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization that prioritizes both employee satisfaction and project quality.