Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager

Licensed Land Surveyor / Surveying Manager Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. This position plans, organizes and directs work of survey crews and technicians engaged in surveying the earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, utility locations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), land division, titles, or other purposes. The role promotes safe work practices of all survey staff, evaluates progress of the staff and results obtained, and recommends major changes to achieve overall results. The applicant will represent the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients. Position Summary The successful applicant should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assumes supervisory responsibility and performs as staff advisor and consultant for surveying functions and personnel management Coordinates findings with work of engineering, right‑of‑way, and/or utility coordination personnel, clients, and others concerned with a project Determines scope of work, job objectives, and man‑hour budgets on projects assigned to the surveying group in concurrence with other project managers and supervisors Makes decisions independently on surveying problems and methods and represents the organization in conferences and meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters Plans and develops surveying projects concerning unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on firm’s major projects Analyzes survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation Schedules, assigns and directs projects concerning surveying within the firm Prepares or supervises preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys Trains assistants and helpers and directs their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps Develops criteria for survey methods and procedures Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening Valid Driver’s License required Able to pass Background Check Required Experience Bachelor’s Degree (four‑year college or technical school) preferred; field of study: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar degree type 5+ years of experience in Land Surveying and/or Professional Licensure Professional License as Land Surveyor in Kentucky or the ability to obtain a Kentucky license; NCEES Certification preferred Experience using Trimble Instruments, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Carlson, Microsoft Office suite Experience with KYDOT Route Surveying is preferred Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. The job is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and the office environment does not contain hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other factors. 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. Approximately 20% travel is expected. Benefits JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more… Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #LI‑KM1 #J-18808-Ljbffr