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

Full Job Overview:

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.
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