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.