Project Manager, Survey/ Geospatial

Kleinfelder; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a leading engineering and scientific services company, seeks a Survey Project Manager to lead our Geospatial team in Texas. You will oversee multidisciplinary project delivery, coordinate with agencies and clients, and ensure high-quality geospatial deliverables.

The role requires a Texas-registered surveyor license, 5+ years of project management, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS. The position supports growth and collaboration across our national network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying or equivalent field.
• Active Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license required.
• 5+ years of progressive surveying project management experience.
• Experience in residential/commercial land development, transportation, and public works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and geospatial fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned surveying projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, clients, and partner companies.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and staff for project delivery.
• Manage contracts, budgets, invoicing, and project timelines.
• Conduct research and prepare deeds, maps, plats, easements, and utility/construction plans.
• Develop boundary resolutions, legal descriptions, and site calculations.
• Perform control network analysis and conflict resolution.
• Lead QA/QC efforts for staff production and project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client management

Proposal preparation

QA/QC

Boundary resolutions

Legal descriptions

Geodetic calculations

Plane survey calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying or equivalent field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GPS fieldwork

Terrestrial LiDAR

UAS

Conventional surveying equipment

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Kleinfelder is seeking a growth-oriented Survey Project Manager to join our Geospatial team. In this role, you’ll manage projects within our Geospatial Department, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. As a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS), you’ll oversee project staff, perform QA/QC on geospatial projects, and contribute to business development by securing new opportunities for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

As Survey Project Manager, you will:

• Lead all aspects of assigned surveying projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, clients, and partner companies.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and staff for project delivery.
• Manage contracts, budgets, invoicing, and project timelines.
• Conduct research and prepare deeds, maps, plats, easements, and utility/construction plans.
• Develop boundary resolutions, legal descriptions, and site calculations.
• Perform control network analysis and conflict resolution.
• Lead QA/QC efforts for staff production and project deliverables.

Qualifications

You’re an excellent fit if you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in surveying or equivalent field.
• Licensure: Active Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in the State of Texas Required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in surveying project management, including residential/commercial land development, transportation, and public works.
• Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and geospatial fieldwork with GPS, Terrestrial LiDAR, UAS, and conventional equipment.
• Expertise in boundary determinations, legal descriptions, geodetic and plane survey calculations, and QA/QC of geospatial deliverables.
• Strong client management, proposal preparation, staff utilization, and progress reporting capabilities.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.