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Job Description - Surveying Project Manager

Position: Surveying Project Manager

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Surveying Manager to work on-site in Virginia Beach, VA. The Surveying Project Manager will lead field and office teams delivering boundary, topographic, SUE, and transportation surveys for state DOT and municipal roadway projects. 

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 company 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 Experience:

  • PLS license is required
  • 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.

If you are a motivated and experienced Surveying Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Once you have formally applied for the position, please feel free to send your resume to [email protected] for immediate review.


Industry & Domain Knowledge
High
- Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years in civil engineering surveying or closely related surveying roles. - Domain Expertise: Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license required; working knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction surveying regulations mandatory. - Market: Experience with Tennessee state surveying regulations and local jurisdiction requirements essential for compliance and legal surveying practice.

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Company Size Background
Medium
Experience working in large civil engineering firms with 500+ employees or similar enterprise-scale organizations preferred; familiarity with multi-disciplinary teams and complex project environments.

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Key Responsibilities & Years of Experience
High
10+ years managing and performing land surveying projects including field data collection, survey calculations, and legal description preparation; experience leading multiple field crews and managing project budgets and client relationships; demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local surveying regulations in civil engineering contexts.

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Career Stability
Medium
• Minimum 10+ years of continuous experience in land surveying roles, demonstrating career stability • Evidence of progressive responsibility or leadership in surveying or project management • Preferably tenure in civil engineering or surveying firms with consistent employment history

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Must-have skills
High
1. Proficient use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Inroads/Microstation for survey plan preparation and drafting. 2. Extensive experience (10+ years) in land surveying including field data collection, survey calculations, and legal description preparation. 3. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction surveying regulations, including Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor licensure.

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Educational Qualifications
Low
- High school diploma or equivalent required - Equivalent experience in surveying accepted - Focus on 10+ years of surveying experience and Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor license

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Required Software Tools
High
AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation: Proficient use for survey plan preparation and design documentation. InRoads: Hands-on experience for survey calculations and terrain modeling. Familiarity with aerial mapping technologies such as LiDAR scanning and sUAS (drones) for advanced surveying applications.

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Certifications & Licenses
High
Tennessee Professional Registered Land Surveyor (PLS) license required; must be active and valid. No immigration sponsorship except TN visa eligibility. License must comply with Federal, State, and local jurisdiction surveying regulations.

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Managerial Experience
High
Required: Minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience managing multiple field crews or survey teams; Proven leadership in a mid-management role overseeing team performance and project delivery; Experience managing client relationships and project budgets in surveying or civil engineering.

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Commute/Relocation
High
Onsite role based in Franklin, Tennessee; candidates must be able to work onsite full-time and either live within reasonable commuting distance or be fully willing to relocate without relocation assistance, as no relocation support is provided.

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