Project Surveyor II

Gaskins + LeCraw; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A surveying and engineering firm is seeking a Project Surveyor II for their Kansas City office. The role involves overseeing land surveying projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality standards. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, collaborating with clients, and conducting quality control reviews. Candidates must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor with over 4 years of experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a chance to work on complex projects and requires a dependable approach to managing multiple responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor in Kansas and Missouri.
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage land surveying projects.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Perform quality control reviews of work.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri

4+ years of experience

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Job description

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Project Surveyor II for their Kansas City office. 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

• Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri. A plus if licensed in adjoining states (OK, AR, NE, CO).
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Proficiency with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
• Must have experience with Leica and/or Trimble.
• Must have experience with and been through a Planning Commission process for projects.
• Must be aware of and how to deal with Project Insurance issues.
• 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.