Project Surveyor

Pape-Dawson; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Licensed Professional Surveyor to lead complex land surveying projects, mentor staff, and uphold quality standards. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations while coordinating with engineers and clients.

Responsibilities include signing and sealing deliverables and guiding a team of Survey Technicians to deliver accurate plats and descriptions. This on-site role requires strong communication and regulatory compliance in ALTA/NSPS workflows.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LPS license in the employing state.
• Minimum 4+ years as an LPS.
• Proficient with ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
• Strong leadership, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle complex issues and provide solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Budget management

Client relations

Team mentoring

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS)

Tools

ALTA/NSPS surveys

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.

• 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.