Project Surveyor

Pape-Dawson; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson in Kansas City is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to manage and oversee land surveying projects. The role involves supervising field and office staff, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring project success while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys. The position is a full-time role with a standard working schedule from Monday to Friday.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities of field and office staff.
• Collaborate with engineering staff and clients.
• Mentor Survey Technicians and SITs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS)

4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor

Tools

ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

Field Packages Preparation

Job description

Job Description

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.
• 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.

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.