Project Surveyor

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to oversee and manage land surveying projects in Wichita, Kansas. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience and will be responsible for leading field and office staff, collaborating with clients, and mentoring junior staff.

The successful applicant will possess strong leadership skills and an ability to manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout the surveying process.

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 and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field and office staff on surveying projects.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders for project success.
• Mentor Survey Technicians and SITs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS)

4+ years of experience in land surveying

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.

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.