Survey Project Manager

Job Title: Survey Project ManagerJob Description

This position is responsible for making precise measurements to determine property boundaries and providing data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, and construction projects. The land surveyor may perform topographic and boundary surveys, prepare plats, flood certificates, and construction stakeout. The surveyor will work closely with project managers and survey technicians to ensure seamless project transitions. Responsibilities include field verification, quality control, quality assurance of survey data, researching land and survey records, preparing plots, maps, and report deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic and boundary surveys.
• Prepare plats, flood certificates, and construction stakeouts.
• Ensure field verification, quality control, and quality assurance of survey data.
• Research land and survey records and land titles.
• Prepare plots, maps, and report deliverables.
• Work closely with project managers and survey technicians to transition projects seamlessly.

Essential Skills

• Experience in survey and land surveying.
• Project management expertise.
• LS or LSIT certification required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Micro-Station, Carlson software, and Topcon (Civil Suite, SurvCE).
• Knowledge of ALTA/ACSM standards.
• Understanding of Virginia DPOR regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations, codes, and Virginia"s Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM).
• GIS (Geographic Information System) technology.
• GPS (Global Positioning System) technology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations requiring probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Skill in interpreting construction plans, specifications, maps, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients, contractors, staff, and management.
• Capability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of assigned staff.

Work Environment

This role involves worksharing, which may require temporary assignments to projects in other offices, potentially involving travel and weekend stays. The individual must be willing and able to travel throughout Virginia and surrounding states, and work overtime as needed. Benefits include vision, dental, and life insurance, a contribution to HSA, and a 401k match.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Glen Allen, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• health, Vision, dental, and life insurance -contribution to HSA -401k match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glen Allen,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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