Lead Survey Project Manager – Land Development

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Survey Project Manager in Dallas, TX to oversee land surveying and platting activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets, and QA/QC for land development projects. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and client communication to drive project success.

You will mentor team members, manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, and lead the survey department to deliver accurate, timely deliverables while upholding

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
• Minimum 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
• Strong leadership and decision-making in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules governing professional land surveying.
• Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables.
• Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines.
• Mentor and develop members of the Survey Department.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

QA/QC

Job description

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Survey Project Manager in Dallas, TX to oversee land surveying and platting activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets, and QA/QC for land development projects. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and client communication to drive project success.

You will mentor team members, manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, and lead the survey department to deliver accurate, timely deliverables while upholding