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Job Title: Survey Manager

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing survey plats and maps, including boundary surveys, as-built surveys, topographic surveys, utility route surveys, and maps that meet the current VDOT survey requirements. The role also entails individual project management, court house research, construction staking calculations, and occasional field work. The candidate should be able to work independently to complete projects with demanding scopes and schedules.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare survey plats and maps, including boundary surveys, as-built surveys, and topographic surveys.

+ Ensure compliance with current VDOT survey requirements.

+ Manage individual projects, including court house research and construction staking calculations.

+ Perform occasional field work.

+ Write fee proposals and communicate effectively with clients.

+ Represent the company to clients and municipal agencies.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of three years of relative experience.

+ Licensed as a Land Surveyor in Virginia or ability to obtain the license is preferred but not required.

+ Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroStation programs.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 4-10+ years of experience in land surveying, ideally a mix of office and field work.

+ Proficiency in Carlson software and familiarity with TBC, TGO, and Topcon capabilities.

+ Familiarity with ALTA/ACSM standards.

+ Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations and codes.

+ Experience in GIS and GPS technology.

+ Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving probability, statistical inference, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

+ Experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, maps, plats, and legal descriptions.

+ Capability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance.

+ Ability to pass a drug and background check.

Work Environment

The position is based in the Chantilly, VA office. The company has a big organization with a small company feel, focusing on employee-centric policies. They offer competitive pay and benefits and regularly organize company events like golf tournaments and holiday parties to foster team bonding. Free vision, dental, and life insurance are provided, along with 80% coverage of health care insurance, a $900 contribution to HSA, and a 4% 401k match.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

-Free Vision, dental, and life insurance-80% of health care insurance covered-$900 contribution to HSA-4% 401k match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.