Project Surveyor II

Pape-Dawson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to oversee land surveying projects of varying complexity, mentor junior staff, and uphold high-quality standards. The role demands leadership of field and office teams, collaboration with engineering and clients, and responsibility for schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas LPS license, has 4+ years of licensed surveying experience, and is proficient in ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• LPS in the state of employment is required.
• Proficiency with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
• Strong leadership, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate field and office staff on complex projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Survey Technicians and SITs.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Perform advanced calculations and prepare field packages.
• Review field data and ensure accuracy of plats and descriptions.
• Conduct QC reviews of work by team members.
• Resolve complex property boundary issues and related construction matters.
• Sign and seal survey deliverables and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS)

Tools

ALTA/NSPS surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction staking

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.

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.