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Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager -Richmond

Company:
Absolute Opportunities
Location:
Richmond, VA
Posted:
August 08, 2025
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Description:

Licensed Land Surveyor / Project Manager -Richmond

Richmond, VA

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

This position plans, organizes and directs work of other surveyors and technicians engaged in surveying the earth’s surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, area, and contours for construction, mapmaking, utility locations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), land division, titles or other purposes. The successful candidate will promote safe work practices of all survey staff. They will evaluate progress of the staff, obtain results, and recommend major changes to achieve overall results. They will also represent the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Manage operations of multiple field crews

Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work

Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing

Responsible for client management on projects

Business development for discipline in market

Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Skills

Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must

General understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

12+ years of experience in surveying

Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia

A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with subface utility designating and locating preferred

Familiarity with VDOT and Hampton Roads Municipalities preferred

Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Amount of Travel Required: 20% approximately.

MUST HAVE:

High school diploma or equivalent

12+ years of experience in surveying

Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia.

A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.

Understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Do you have 12+ years of experience in surveying.

3. Do you have Professional Registered Land Surveyor in Virginia.

4. Do you have a working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.

5. Do you have understanding of survey plan preparation using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

6. Do you have familiarity with subface utility designating and locating preferred

7. Do you have familiarity with VDOT and Hampton Roads Municipalities preferred

8. Do you have familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred

9. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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