Licensed Land Surveyor Manager - Middlesboro, KY
We are seeking a senior-level Lead Survey Manager for our civil and transportation projects. This position manages multiple fields crews, oversees project delivery, and drives client development while enjoying the stability of a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) firm ranked for top-tier benefits; 401k match, medical, dental, vision starting after first month, HSA options.
Sign-on bonus: $5,000-$10,000
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 DOT 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).
- 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