Project Surveyor

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking aLicensed Professional Surveyor to oversee complex land surveying projects in Kansas City. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate field and office teams, and ensure timely, accurate deliverables including plats, legal descriptions, and reports.

You will manage project budgets and schedules while maintaining strong client relations and compliance with ALTA/NSPS standards. A high level of leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) required in the state of employment.
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Proficiency with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate field and office staff on complex land surveying projects.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Survey Technicians and SITs.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Sign and seal completed survey deliverables including drawings and reports.

Skills

Project leadership

ALTA/NSPS knowledge

Survey fieldwork

Mentoring

Budgeting & invoicing

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Job Description

Overview: This position oversees and manages land surveying projects of varying complexity while mentoring junior staff and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate activities of field and office staff assigned to complex land surveying projects.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Survey Technicians and SITs.
• Manage project schedules and ensure alignment with budgets and client expectations.
• Perform advanced calculations, prepare field packages, and delegate tasks to team members.
• Process and review acquired field data, ensuring accuracy in plats of survey and Metes and Bounds descriptions.
• Conduct quality control reviews of work prepared by other team members.
• Resolve challenging property boundaries and oversee related construction issues.
• Sign and seal completed survey deliverables, including drawings, legal descriptions, and reports.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in the state of employment.
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Proficiency with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
• Strong leadership, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with managing project budgets, schedules, and invoicing.[text]
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle complex issues and provide solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.