PROJECT MANAGER – LAND SURVEYOR (PLS OR LSIT) | SURVEY

TREKK Design Group, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TREKK Design Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced survey professional to join the Survey Team as Project Manager and Supervisor. A licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Missouri and/or Kansas and/or an LSIT pursuing licensure is preferred.

This full-time exempt role focuses on project delivery, technical leadership, and client trust through execution. The responsibilities include leading projects, coordinating field crews and staff, and managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of professional surveying principles, practices, and state standards.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving ability and technical judgment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, staff, project managers, and clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of survey projects while maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and clients throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate field crews, office staff, and technical resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource assignments.
• Identify project risks early and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Partner with field and technical teams to resolve challenges and maintain production efficiency.
• Monitor project performance and communicate project status to team members, clients, and leadership.
• Provide professional oversight for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, transportation, utility, construction, and related survey projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Quality control

Client service

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

PNachelor/Master in surveying or related field

Professional Land Surveyor license Missouri/Kansas

LSIT pursuing licensure

Tools

GNSS/GPS

Robotic total stations

LiDAR

Survey processing software

Job description

Survey Team | Additional Roles: Project Manager and Supervisor

Full-time, salary and exempt position

Help deliver exceptional survey services for TREKK’s growing Kansas City Survey Team as a Professional Land Surveyor or an LSIT actively pursuing licensure.

TREKK is seeking an experience survey professional who thrives on managing projects, maintaining quality, supporting clients, and helping teams succeed. Qualified candidates may be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Missouri and/or Kansas or an LSIT actively pursuing licensure. We are a well-established survey practice with strong client relationships, experienced field and technical staff, and a consistent backlog of work. This role is focused on project delivery and technical leadership and less on business development.

If you take pride in delivering high-quality work, solving problems, supporting team members, and building lasting client trust through execution, this may be the opportunity for you.

Survey Project Manager Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Independently manage a portfolio of survey projects while maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and clients throughout project delivery
• Coordinate field crews, office staff, and technical resources to ensure successful project execution
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource assignments
• Identify project risks early and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track
• Partner closely with field and technical teams to resolve challenges and maintain production efficiency
• Monitor project performance and communicate project status to team members, clients, and leadership

Technical Quality & Professional Oversight

• If licensed as a PLS, sign and seal survey deliverables in accordance with applicable professional and state standards. If serving as an LSIT, prepare and support deliverable under reasonable charge or of a PLS while actively progressing toward licensure
• Provide professional oversight and technical direction for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, transportation, utility, construction, and related survey projects.
• Review project deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement of survey standards, workflows, and quality management practices.
• Assist teams in solving complex technical and project delivery challenges.

Client Service & Relationship

• Build strong working relationships with existing clients through exceptional project delivery and responsiveness
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients by understanding project needs and ensuring expectations are met
• Support client communication throughout project delivery and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with Market Lead and Service Line leadership to identify opportunities to better serve existing clients

Team Development

• Mentor survey technicians, crew chiefs, and emerging project managers
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Delegate project responsibilities thoughtfully while providing coaching and technical guidance
• Support the growth and development of team members by sharing knowledge and creating learning opportunities

Education, Licensing, Certification And Experience

• Professional Land Surveyor license in Missouri and/or Kansas preferred, LSIT certification with active pursuit of professional license will also be considered
• For LSIT candidates, demonstrated progress toward obtaining professional licensure in Missouri and/or Kansas is required. For PLS candidates, licensed in only one state, ability to obtain licensure in the other state is preferred
• Significant professional surveying experience with demonstrated project leadership responsibilities
• Experience independently managing survey projects from initiation through completion
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources
• Experience mentoring technical staff and supporting team development

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of professional surveying principles, practices, and applicable state standards
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to delivering excellent service and high-quality work products
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, technical staff, project managers, and clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering work for municipalities, transportation agencies, utilities, engineering firms, and developers
• Knowledge of modern survey and geospatial technologies including GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAVs, and related processing software
• Experience supporting quality control and technical review efforts within a survey organization