Senior Land Survey Project Lead

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape‑Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, Houston-based, seeks an Experienced Land Surveyor to oversee and lead the land surveying department on complex projects. You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and drive QA/QC across deliverables.

The role requires a PLS license, 12+ years of survey experience, and at least 5 years of supervisory leadership. Strong client relations and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a surveyor.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Provide expert guidance and direction to Survey Technicians, Field Crews, and Project Managers on complex and high-profile projects.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
• Develop and review detailed project proposals, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage and oversee project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance for large-scale or complex projects.
• Perform advanced quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by team members.
• Lead the development and implementation of corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
• Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department, focusing on career development and technical growth.
• Lead initiatives to identify and implement innovative processes, tools, and technologies to enhance department efficiency and accuracy.
• Resolve survey issues or challenges, providing expert-level solutions and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic decision making

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Job description

Pape‑Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, Houston-based, seeks an Experienced Land Surveyor to oversee and lead the land surveying department on complex projects. You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and drive QA/QC across deliverables.

The role requires a PLS license, 12+ years of survey experience, and at least 5 years of supervisory leadership. Strong client relations and problem-solving are essential.