Lead Survey Project Manager – Land Development

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Plano, TX seeks a Survey Project Manager to oversee all land surveying and platting activities for Land Development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and QA of deliverables. The role requires strong leadership, client communication, and mentoring of the surveying team.

You will lead field crews and technicians, develop proposals with timelines and budgets, and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders while guiding

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance and direction 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, descriptions, and other deliverables.
• Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
• Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Plano, TX seeks a Survey Project Manager to oversee all land surveying and platting activities for Land Development projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and QA of deliverables. The role requires strong leadership, client communication, and mentoring of the surveying team.

You will lead field crews and technicians, develop proposals with timelines and budgets, and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders while guiding