Licensed Land Surveyor / Manager
Location: Middlesboro, KY | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site
Salary: Compensation is $85k – $145k, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Experience: Mid-senior
Start Date: To be decided
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Position Summary
Lead survey operations for JMT’s 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 JMT).
- 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; bachelor’s 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.
