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Project Surveyor jobs are open across construction, engineering, infrastructure, and land development, from entry-level field roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in quantity surveying, land surveying, and cost management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Project Surveyor - Beltsville Office
VIKA Maryland, LLC is a leading Survey, Civil Engineering, Planning, and Landscape Architecture firm in the DC metro area. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our Beltsville, Maryland team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects involving all aspects of private and public-sector developments. If you are enthusiastic and driven to succeed, enjoy a challenge, would like to work on a team of talented professionals, and want to have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies in Surveying and Geomatics, then look no further.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following technical and practical abilities to effectively thrive in this position:
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ office experience preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of boundary and topographic surveys, record plats, legal descriptions, and construction surveys
- Proficient in Civil-3D AutoCAD
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Responsibilities
This position will require carrying out the following assignments and roles within an interdisciplinary environment:
- Prepare survey documents including ALTA surveys, metes & bounds descriptions, record plats, topographical surveys, and construction cut sheets under the supervision of a professional surveyor.
Benefits
Vika is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Potential 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Potential Bi-Annual Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Support
- Advancement Opportunities
- Team-oriented Office Environment
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, in accordance with applicable law.
For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Human Resources at nathalie.moffatt@vikamd.com with Project Surveyor in the subject line.
VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers10
- Westwood Professional Services7
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services7
- Colliers Engineering & Design6
- Atwell4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services45
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Energy4
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project surveyor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in cost estimating and takeoff software such as AutoCAD, Trimble, or CostX
- Experience preparing bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract valuations
- Knowledge of construction contract forms including NEC, JCT, or AIA contract types
- Minimum two to five years of practical experience on commercial or civil construction projects
- Chartered or working toward chartership with a recognized professional body such as RICS or AACE
Tips for Your Project Surveyor Job Search
Tailor your resume to the project type
Employers distinguish between commercial, residential, civil, and infrastructure surveying experience. List your projects by type and scale, not just job title, so hiring managers can immediately see whether your background matches what they're building.
Lead with your software proficiency
Project surveyor postings consistently screen for specific tools like AutoCAD, Trimble, Revit, or CostX. Put your software skills near the top of your resume rather than burying them in a skills section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project surveyor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your contract stage experience
Some employers need surveyors for pre-contract work like tendering and cost planning, others for post-contract administration and final accounts. Read each posting carefully and highlight whichever stage you've spent the most time in.
Prepare cost scenarios for your interview
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you'd handle a variation claim, a subcontractor dispute, or a budget overrun. Rehearse two or three real examples from past projects with specific outcomes you can describe clearly.
Follow up with a contract-specific question
After an interview, send a follow-up note that references the contract type or delivery method the employer mentioned. Asking a focused question about NEC, JCT, or lump-sum versus cost-plus signals you understood the role and paid attention.
Project Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project surveyors?
The most active employers for project surveyors right now are BKF Engineers, Westwood Professional Services, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with large infrastructure awards and commercial development cycles, so checking listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many project surveyor jobs are remote?
About 36% of project surveyor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-based nature of most surveying work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are cost planning, estimating, and quantity take-off roles where the work centers on drawings and documents rather than physical site visits.
How do you become a project surveyor?
Start by completing a degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or civil engineering accredited by a recognized professional body. Gain site and office experience through a graduate or trainee role with a contractor, developer, or cost consultancy. Build toward professional chartership by logging structured experience and sitting the assessment of professional competence relevant to your chosen institution.
Can I get a project surveyor job with little or no experience?
Many firms hire at graduate and assistant level specifically for candidates with no commercial experience, so entry is realistic straight from a relevant degree program. Strengthen your application by completing a dissertation or placement project with real cost data, demonstrating proficiency in industry software, and applying to firms that advertise structured graduate schemes with mentoring and chartership support built in.
What does the project surveyor interview process look like?
Most employers run a first-stage screening call focused on your background, software knowledge, and contract experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project in detail. Some firms add a written exercise such as a sample bill of quantities or a cost report review. Final-stage interviews at larger contractors or consultancies often include a meeting with a senior commercial lead.
Where can I find and apply to project surveyor jobs?
You can find and apply to project surveyor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred project type, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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