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Land Surveyor is a designated TN visa occupation under USMCA, making it one of the more direct paths to U.S. employment sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree or license in surveying. Employers can sponsor your TN status without a lottery, cap, or lengthy PERM labor certification process.
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Licensed Professional Land Surveyor – Project Manager
Location: Mostly Remote - location can be nationwide
Company: Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Project Manager – ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys & Zoning) to manage the overall direction, completion, oversight, and budget of commercial real estate due diligence projects. This position is responsible for independently running smaller programs and supporting the Program Manager on larger initiatives. The role includes leading field staff and vendors, providing technical reviews, answering project-related questions, and ensuring deliverables meet the highest quality standards. PLS Licensure is required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and zoning reports, possess excellent client-facing skills, and be an effective leader who can guide teams and improve processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage single and multi-site commercial real estate projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.
- Oversee workflow for the zoning/survey team; identify resource needs and coordinate with vendors as necessary.
- Review and quality-check ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and zoning reports, including complex multi-site transactions.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members and vendors.
- Participate in client meetings, pre-bid discussions, and project kick-off calls.
- Monitor project progress and performance metrics, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Support the development of new services, technologies, and process improvements.
- Foster strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
- Ensure compliance with Bureau Veritas standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A current Professional Land Surveyor licensure is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (8+ years without a degree).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in land surveying and project management.
- Extensive knowledge of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, zoning, and commercial real estate due diligence.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills, including team coaching and performance management.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and client-facing abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and field data collection tools.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform site visits, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Occasional travel (up to 5% per month) by plane, vehicle, or train for team meetings or client visits.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary range is $95k +++ (commensurate with experience).
- Annual Incentive Bonus Plan.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible on first day).
- Company-matched retirement plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off and holidays.
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Tuition assistance and optional supplemental insurance.
- Access to corporate discounts.
INTRODUCTION
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor – Project Manager
Location: Mostly Remote - location can be nationwide
Company: Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is seeking a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Project Manager – ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys & Zoning) to manage the overall direction, completion, oversight, and budget of commercial real estate due diligence projects. This position is responsible for independently running smaller programs and supporting the Program Manager on larger initiatives. The role includes leading field staff and vendors, providing technical reviews, answering project-related questions, and ensuring deliverables meet the highest quality standards. PLS Licensure is required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and zoning reports, possess excellent client-facing skills, and be an effective leader who can guide teams and improve processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage single and multi-site commercial real estate projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.
- Oversee workflow for the zoning/survey team; identify resource needs and coordinate with vendors as necessary.
- Review and quality-check ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and zoning reports, including complex multi-site transactions.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members and vendors.
- Participate in client meetings, pre-bid discussions, and project kick-off calls.
- Monitor project progress and performance metrics, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Support the development of new services, technologies, and process improvements.
- Foster strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
- Ensure compliance with Bureau Veritas standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A current Professional Land Surveyor licensure is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience (8+ years without a degree).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in land surveying and project management.
- Extensive knowledge of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, zoning, and commercial real estate due diligence.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills, including team coaching and performance management.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and client-facing abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and field data collection tools.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform site visits, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Occasional travel (up to 5% per month) by plane, vehicle, or train for team meetings or client visits.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary range is $95k +++ (commensurate with experience).
- Annual Incentive Bonus Plan.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible on first day).
- Company-matched retirement plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off and holidays.
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Tuition assistance and optional supplemental insurance.
- Access to corporate discounts.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Land Surveyor
Verify your credential meets TN requirements
TN classification for Land Surveyors requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in surveying or a related field. A state professional surveyor license alone does not substitute for the degree requirement when crossing at a Canadian port of entry.
Target firms with active federal contract work
Engineering and surveying firms holding federal or state infrastructure contracts typically have experience with visa sponsorship. Look for employers with recent work visa filings, which indicates they understand the sponsorship process. For TN status as a Land Surveyor, Canadian applicants can present an employer support letter directly at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexican applicants apply through a U.S. consulate—no government filing is required beforehand.
Clarify your job duties cover the specialty
CBP officers assess whether your actual duties constitute professional surveying, not just field technician work. Your offer letter should explicitly reference boundary determination, geodetic control, or cadastral work to clearly align with the TN occupation category.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on firms that have never sponsored work visas. Migrate Mate filters Land Surveyor roles by employers with recent visa filings, so your applications go to employers already experienced with visa sponsorship and likely equipped to support your TN application.
Negotiate who handles the TN filing before signing
Canadians can have TN status adjudicated at the port of entry the same day, but Mexicans require consular processing, which adds weeks. Confirm your employer's legal team understands the distinction and has handled consular TN filings before you accept an offer.
Prepare for immediate renewal cycles from day one
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no limit on renewals. Start your employer's renewal paperwork at least 60 days before your current status expires to avoid any gap in authorization if your project timeline extends.
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Find Land Surveyor JobsLand Surveyor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TN visa cover Land Surveyors specifically?
Yes. Land Surveyor is explicitly listed as a qualifying TN occupation under USMCA Appendix 2. You need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in surveying or a closely related field. Unlike many professional categories, there is no ambiguity about whether the role qualifies, but CBP officers do scrutinize whether your actual job duties match the occupation definition rather than a technician or drafting role.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Land Surveyor position?
TN is faster, simpler, and has no annual lottery. Canadian citizens can receive TN approval at the port of entry the same day they present their offer letter and credentials. H-1B requires an employer to file a petition, wait for USCIS adjudication, and survive a randomized lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. For Land Surveyors, TN is the clearly more practical path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
Can a Mexican Land Surveyor get TN status the same way a Canadian can?
No. Mexican TN applicants cannot use port-of-entry adjudication. You must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which adds several weeks to the process compared to the same-day approval Canadians receive at the border. Your employer needs to provide the same documentation, but the consular appointment and review timeline means you should plan for at least four to six weeks before your start date.
Where can I find Land Surveyor jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Land Surveyor roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you can identify firms experienced with work visa sponsorship. General job platforms do not filter by visa sponsorship experience, which means most results include employers who may lack familiarity with the visa process. Migrate Mate helps you focus on companies that have demonstrated sponsorship capability.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for a TN petition?
Your employer must supply a formal offer letter on company letterhead that states your professional title, a summary of duties that maps clearly to the Land Surveyor occupation, your anticipated length of employment, and your proposed compensation arrangements. For Mexican applicants, the employer also coordinates with a U.S. consulate. USCIS does not adjudicate TN petitions for Canadians, but the offer letter quality is still the document CBP officers rely on at the port of entry.
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