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Associate Vice President, Land Surveying
Reports to: Vice President, Land Surveying
About Allworld Project Management (AWPM):
AWPM is an award-winning Engineering & Construction Project Management Firm on a mission “to exceed client's expectations by delivering value added solutions one task at a time”. Since 2010 AWPM has served public and private clients by providing a wide range of Skilled professionals including licensed engineers, project managers, GIS technicians, inspectors and surveyors. Our service areas are Water Resources, Construction Services, Geographical Information Services, General Project Management, and Land Survey. We are looking to add an Associate Vice President, Land Surveying to our dynamic team. AWPM is based in Downtown Memphis, TN, with offices in Atlanta, GA., and Birmingham, AL. This position is full-time in Nashville, TN.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (100% Employer Covered)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) and employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off which increases with longevity
- Standard 10% Bonus Compensation
- 60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional Development
Introduction:
Do you thrive in environments where precision, structure, and analytical thinking are key to success? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Associate Vice President, Land Surveying role.
Position Summary:
Essential functions:
- Develop and maintain AWPM standards to ensure that the company is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Provide coordination to ensure that projects are performed efficiently to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the Surveying field and transfer this information to the team. Evaluate new/emerging technologies and how they might be of use to AWPM and AWPM's clients.
- Maintain a high-quality level of work product by developing and following AWPM quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Consult with clients in the development of contracts and preparation of proposals.
- Report progress to clients, AWPM management and, when assigned, to an AWPM project lead.
- Assist with reviewing all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
Qualifications:
- Education- High School diploma required.
- Licenses- Registered Licensed Surveyor (RLS) in the State of Tennessee is required. Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Alabama is a plus.
- Experience- Minimum of 7 years of Land Surveying experience and at least three years of experience as Licensed Surveyor.
Competencies:- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, GIS, CAD, and other related software.
- Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large-scale private sector survey projects.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
- Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy.
ALLWORLD is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our teams, customers, partners, and the communities that we serve. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check and credit and DMV check.
Associate Vice President, Land Surveying
Reports to: Vice President, Land Surveying
About Allworld Project Management (AWPM):
AWPM is an award-winning Engineering & Construction Project Management Firm on a mission “to exceed client's expectations by delivering value added solutions one task at a time”. Since 2010 AWPM has served public and private clients by providing a wide range of Skilled professionals including licensed engineers, project managers, GIS technicians, inspectors and surveyors. Our service areas are Water Resources, Construction Services, Geographical Information Services, General Project Management, and Land Survey. We are looking to add an Associate Vice President, Land Surveying to our dynamic team. AWPM is based in Downtown Memphis, TN, with offices in Atlanta, GA., and Birmingham, AL. This position is full-time in Nashville, TN.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (100% Employer Covered)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) and employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off which increases with longevity
- Standard 10% Bonus Compensation
- 60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional Development
Introduction:
Do you thrive in environments where precision, structure, and analytical thinking are key to success? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Associate Vice President, Land Surveying role.
Position Summary:
Essential functions:
- Develop and maintain AWPM standards to ensure that the company is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Provide coordination to ensure that projects are performed efficiently to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the Surveying field and transfer this information to the team. Evaluate new/emerging technologies and how they might be of use to AWPM and AWPM's clients.
- Maintain a high-quality level of work product by developing and following AWPM quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Consult with clients in the development of contracts and preparation of proposals.
- Report progress to clients, AWPM management and, when assigned, to an AWPM project lead.
- Assist with reviewing all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
Qualifications:
- Education- High School diploma required.
- Licenses- Registered Licensed Surveyor (RLS) in the State of Tennessee is required. Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Alabama is a plus.
- Experience- Minimum of 7 years of Land Surveying experience and at least three years of experience as Licensed Surveyor.
Competencies:- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, GIS, CAD, and other related software.
- Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large-scale private sector survey projects.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
- Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy.
ALLWORLD is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our teams, customers, partners, and the communities that we serve. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check and credit and DMV check.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of land jobs.
- 10 or more years of land acquisition, entitlements, or real estate development experience
- Demonstrated experience leading land teams and managing direct reports
- Proficiency in financial modeling, land pro formas, and deal underwriting
- Deep knowledge of entitlement processes, zoning, and local land use regulations
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, business, or a related field
- Experience building and managing relationships with landowners, brokers, and municipalities
Tips for Your Vice President of Land Job Search
Quantify your land acquisition portfolio
VP-level hiring committees want to see acreage controlled, deal volume, and entitlement outcomes, not just job titles. Pull specific figures from your closes, permitting timelines, and capital deployed so your resume speaks to the scale of deals you've led.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of land openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor applications to the builder's pipeline stage
A production homebuilder and an infill developer look for different things. Read the job posting for signals like 'raw land,' 'finished lots,' or 'entitlement risk,' then mirror that language when describing your experience to show you understand their specific cycle.
Prepare a land deal case study for interviews
Most final-round interviews for this role include a scenario where you walk through how you sourced, underwrote, and closed a deal. Have one clean example ready that covers your due diligence process, the obstacles you resolved, and the financial outcome.
Network inside municipal planning circles
Many VP of Land roles are filled through relationships before they're ever posted. Attending city council hearings, planning commission meetings, and regional homebuilder association events puts you in front of the developers and executives who hire for these positions.
Negotiate comp around the land pipeline you're inheriting
When an offer comes, ask for detail on the existing land bank, entitlement backlog, and capital allocation before anchoring on base salary. The complexity and scale of what you're stepping into should directly inform how you frame your compensation expectations.
Vice President of Land Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of lands?
The most active employers for vice president of lands right now are Poulos & Bennett, K. Hovnanian Companies, and AMH, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with regional housing demand and energy development cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many vice president of land jobs are remote?
About 50% of vice president of land openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, market-specific nature of the role. Sub-functions like deal review, financial modeling, and team oversight are most likely to allow remote days, while site touring, municipal meetings, and broker relationships typically require in-market presence.
How do you become a vice president of land?
Most vice presidents of land move up through land acquisition, entitlements, or development roles, progressively taking on larger deals and direct reports. Building a record of closed transactions, leading an entitlements process from application through approval, and managing a land team are the milestones that typically precede a VP appointment. An advanced degree in real estate or business can accelerate the path, but operational results carry more weight than credentials at this level.
Can you get a vice president of land job without prior VP experience?
Yes, candidates promoted from director of land or senior land manager roles regularly step into VP positions, especially at growing regional builders or energy companies expanding their acreage programs. Employers care most about the complexity and scale of deals you've closed, your entitlement experience, and whether you've demonstrated leadership over a land team, not whether your previous title already said VP.
What does the vice president of land interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a conversation with the division president or CEO focused on your acquisition philosophy and market knowledge. A technical round often involves walking through a past deal or reacting to a pro forma scenario. Final-round interviews frequently include a meeting with the CFO or ownership group to assess cultural fit and strategic alignment with the company's growth plan.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of land jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of land jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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