Project Surveyor II

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

Job summary

A leading land surveying firm is seeking a Project Surveyor II for their Wichita office. This position entails overseeing land surveying projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Professional Surveyor in Kansas and Missouri with at least 4 years of experience. Key responsibilities include project management, collaboration with engineering staff, and quality control reviews. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri.
• 4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
• Proficient with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities of field and office staff.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Survey Technicians.

Skills

Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS)

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Professional Surveyor in Kansas and Missouri

4+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Job description

Gaskins + LeCraw and BHC have joined the Pape-Dawson family!

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Project Surveyor II for their Wichita 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.