Senior Survey Manager: Lead High-Impact Projects

Kier + Wright

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Competitive pay

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Job summary

Kier + Wright in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Land Survey Manager to lead the Survey/Mapping department, serve as Surveyor of Record, and guide project teams from scope through delivery. The role demands deep land surveying expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive QA/QC, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance with state standards across high‑complexity projects.

You will oversee a substantial portfolio, manage budgets over 1.5M annually, mentor staff, and contribute

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying.
15+ years’ relevant experience in Land Surveying.
Professional Land Surveyor License (LS) in California.
Experience managing staff and with Project Management.
Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple, concurrent survey projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and KPIs.
Oversee project management standards across Survey/Mapping teams.
Direct and review high-complexity deliverables (boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS, topo, subdivision maps).
Develop and maintain department-wide technical standards and QA/QC procedures.
Provide training/mentorship on boundary law and mapping standards.