Senior Survey Project Manager - Commercial

Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to oversee land surveying programs, ensuring compliance, budgets, and quality deliverables.

You will mentor field crews and project managers, develop proposals, and drive QA/QC while coordinating with clients and stakeholders to meet project milestones. The ideal candidate is a Texas-registered PLS with 12+ years of surveying experience and at least 5 years in leadership, ready to work a Monday–Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Texas.
• Minimum 12 years of land surveying experience.
• At least 5 years in supervisory or lead roles.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance to Survey Technicians, Field Crews, and Project Managers.
• Ensure compliance with state regulatory rules governing professional land surveying.
• Develop and review project proposals, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance for large-scale or complex projects.
• Perform advanced quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables.
• 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.
• Lead initiatives to identify and implement innovative processes, tools, and technologies.
• Resolve survey issues or challenges with expert-level solutions and recommendations.

Skills

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

12+ years surveying experience

5+ years supervisory experience

leadership and personnel management

client relationship skills

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Texas

Job description

## Senior Survey Project Manager - CommercialApplylocations: Houston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101360**Job Description:****Overview:**This position provides oversight and leadership for land surveying projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and the highest quality of deliverables. This role manages complex and high-profile projects while mentoring and developing Survey Department staff.**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.**Qualifications:*** Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.* Minimum of 12 years of experience as a surveyor.* At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience, leading and managing survey teams.* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions independently in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, manage performance, and resolve personnel issues effectively.* Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.* Dependable, reliable, and capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.* Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to address and resolve the most complex survey challenges.* Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.**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.