Land Surveyor - Construction Staking and Subdivision Surveying

Job Overview

Ridgetop Properties, LLC is an established real estate development company seeking an experienced Land Surveyor – Construction Staking and Development Land Surveying to support ongoing development and construction projects throughout Middle Tennessee.

Our immediate need is for a skilled professional who can independently manage construction staking and related surveying activities. Beyond traditional surveying responsibilities, this position offers a unique opportunity to help develop and expand a surveying operation serving outside clients, builders, developers, and contractors.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced surveyor who values professional independence, takes ownership of projects, and has an entrepreneurial mindset. The right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term growth of the business, with potential involvement in establishing a separate surveying and engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction staking for residential and commercial developments, including buildings, roads, utilities, grading, and site improvements.
• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute surveying projects.
• Work directly with developers, contractors, engineers, and project managers.
• Manage field surveying activities, equipment, and associated office work.
• Prepare and maintain accurate survey data, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Utilize GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, Carlson Survey, and/or Civil 3D as appropriate.
• Support boundary, topographic, and subdivision surveying based on experience and licensing.
• Identify opportunities to expand surveying services to outside clients.
• Contribute to operational decisions involving equipment, software, workflows, staffing, and business development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong experience in construction staking and land development surveying.
• Ability to independently plan, manage, and execute surveying projects.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and associated software.
• Experience with Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) license preferred; experienced candidates pursuing licensure may also be considered.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with construction and development teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping establish and grow a surveying operation.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is more than a traditional surveying position. Ridgetop Properties offers a foundation of active development projects while providing the right individual with opportunities for professional independence, operational leadership, and long-term business growth.

Professional Independence: Meaningful autonomy in managing projects, schedules, and day-to-day surveying operations.

Business Development: Opportunities to expand surveying services beyond Ridgetop Properties and establish relationships with outside clients.

Operational Leadership: Input into equipment, software, workflows, staffing, and overall business strategy.

Long-Term Growth: Potential involvement in developing a separate surveying and engineering firm.

Flexible Arrangements: Open to full-time employment, contractual arrangements, or potential partnership opportunities based on experience, qualifications, and mutual fit.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Location: Middle Tennessee
• Job Type: Full-time or Contract
• Schedule: Flexible, based on project requirements and agreed-upon arrangements.
• Compensation: To be discussed based on experience, licensure, responsibilities, and the structure of the opportunity.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential business development, operational leadership, and future partnership opportunities.

Join Ridgetop Properties

We are looking for more than someone to fill a traditional surveying position. We want to connect with an experienced professional who is interested in building something with long-term potential.

Whether you are currently working independently, considering starting your own surveying business, or seeking a larger role in developing and operating a surveying practice, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might work together.

Independence of a surveying business. Support of an active development company. Opportunity to grow.

If you are an experienced land surveyor looking for greater independence, professional growth, and the potential to help build a surveying business, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience independently planning, managing, and executing surveying projects?
• Are you proficient in using GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, or similar modern surveying equipment?
• Do you have experience using Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D?
• Are you interested in helping develop and grow a surveying operation, including potential business development and leadership opportunities?

Experience:

• construction staking or land development surveying?: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person