Project Survey Lead

KCI Technologies; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a Project Survey Lead in Sparks Corner, MD to guide traditional and advanced mapping projects. You will manage field teams, ensure data accuracy, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in surveying, with strong leadership and CADD proficiency. ISO compliance and budget accountability are essential in this senior role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in survey mapping, 3D modeling, and field data acquisition.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Proficiency in CADD software and survey-related tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of survey methodologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of traditional surveys, including field data acquisition and the creation of survey maps for projects such as DOT surveys, Utility maps (SUE), ALTA surveys, boundary, topographic, subdivision platting, construction layout computations, and telecom surveys.
• Oversee and manage 3D mapping projects, including data acquisition and processing using terrestrial, mobile, and aerial LiDAR, aerial photogrammetry, and 3D modeling techniques.
• Coordinate the work of multiple disciplines, ensuring the seamless integration of survey data into overall project plans.
• Perform and oversee drafting/CADD work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Conduct and supervise site visits, ensuring comprehensive data collection, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs.
• Mentor and train staff, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Manage the work routine of all assigned staff, assigning job activities as required, and providing direction to field crews and survey office technicians as needed.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and operate within specified budget parameters.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization targets, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with the project team to discuss project progress and tasks.
• Chart and provide task performance results, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting scope.
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required.
• Provide input for monthly progress reports for all tasks, keeping stakeholders informed of project status.
• Provide technical project and staff oversight, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to standards.
• Serve as task manager on select projects, taking ownership of specific project components.
• Compare field data to base plans, ensuring accuracy and consistency in survey results.
• Download and process data from field crews, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Perform deed research, ensuring accurate boundary determination and legal compliance.
• Prepare base plots and outlines, ensuring they meet project specifications and requirements.
• Prepare computations for outline surveys, including boundary determination, ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for job performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD software

Survey field equipment

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Project Survey Lead is responsible for leading the production and execution of complex survey projects, including both traditional and advanced3D mapping techniques. This role involves managing survey teams, overseeing fieldwork, ensuring compliance with industry standards, andproviding technical leadership. The Project Survey Lead plays a crucial role in mentoring staff, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and ensuringprojects are completed on time with the highest level of accuracy, on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of traditional surveys, including field data acquisition and the creation of survey maps for projects such as DOTsurveys, Utility maps (SUE), ALTA surveys, boundary, topographic, subdivision platting, construction layout computations, and telecomsurveys.
• Oversee and manage 3D mapping projects, including data acquisition and processing using terrestrial, mobile, and aerial LiDAR, aerialphotogrammetry, and 3D modeling techniques.
• Coordinate the work of multiple disciplines, ensuring the seamless integration of survey data into overall project plans.
• Perform and oversee drafting/CADD work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Conduct and supervise site visits, ensuring comprehensive data collection, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs.
• Mentor and train staff, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Manage the work routine of all assigned staff, assigning job activities as required, and providing direction to field crews and survey officetechnicians as needed.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and operate within specified budget parameters.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization targets, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Attend bi-weekly (or more frequent, as necessary) meetings with the project team to discuss project progress and tasks.
• Chart and provide task performance results, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required, ensuring clear communication and coordination.
• Provide input for monthly progress reports for all tasks, keeping stakeholders informed of project status.
• Provide technical project and staff oversight, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to standards.
• Serve as task manager on select projects, taking ownership of specific project components.
• Compare field data to base plans, ensuring accuracy and consistency in survey results.
• Download and process data from field crews, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Perform deed research, ensuring accurate boundary determination and legal compliance.
• Prepare base plots and outlines, ensuring they meet project specifications and requirements.
• Prepare computations for outline surveys, including boundary determination, ensuring precision and accuracy.
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for job performance, ensuring thorough understanding and application.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonableaccommodation. The job description is not designed to contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in survey mapping, 3D modeling, and field data acquisition.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Proficiency in CADD software and survey-related tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of survey methodologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.