Project Surveyor II

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a seasoned Licensed Professional Surveyor to oversee land surveying projects and mentor junior team members. The role focuses on delivering accurate plats, legal descriptions, and reports while coordinating with engineering staff and clients.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and client expectations, perform advanced calculations, and ensure quality control across deliverables. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate activities of 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 align 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 and METES/Bounds.
• Conduct quality control reviews of work prepared by others.
• Resolve challenging property boundaries and oversee related construction issues.
• Sign and seal completed survey deliverables including drawings and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Research

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Client relations

Verbal/written skills

Education

Professional Surveyor licensure

Tools

ALTA/NSPS Surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction staking

Budgeting tools

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.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone].

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.