What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Project Manager position at Actalent?
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing survey plats and maps, including boundary surveys, as-built surveys, topographic surveys, and utility route surveys that meet current VDOT survey requirements. Responsibilities also include individual project management, courthouse research, construction staking calculations, and occasional fieldwork. The candidate will work with minimal supervision to complete projects with demanding scopes and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Prepare survey plats and maps, including boundary, as-built, and topographic surveys.
- Conduct utility route surveys and maps in compliance with VDOT survey requirements.
- Manage individual projects and perform courthouse research.
- Perform construction staking calculations and engage in occasional fieldwork.
- Write fee proposals and communicate effectively with clients.
- Work with minimal supervision to meet project scopes and schedules.
- Minimum of three years of relative experience.
- Experience and knowledge with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroStation programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write fee proposals and effectively communicate with clients.
- Licensed as a Land Surveyor in Virginia or ability to obtain the license is preferred.
- Familiarity with ALTA/ACSM surveys.
- Proficiency in Carlson software, TBC and TGO, and Topcon capabilities desirable.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal regulations and codes.
- Experience with GIS and GPS technology.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving probability, statistics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to interpret construction plans, maps, plats, and legal descriptions.
- Experience directing, supervising, training, and evaluating staff performance.
This position is based in Chantilly, VA. The work environment offers a big company with a small company feel, emphasizing employee-centric values. There are opportunities for bonding through company events such as golf tournaments, chili cook-offs, and holiday parties. The company covers free vision, dental, and life insurance, 80% of health care insurance, a $900 contribution to an HSA, and a 4% 401k match. Temporary assignments to other offices may occur, requiring travel, although this is not likely for this role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/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 Oct 31, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000