Survey Project Manager

LeCraw Engineering, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson in Houston, TX is seeking a Survey Project Manager to oversee all aspects of land surveying projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets, and QA/QC of deliverables. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and effective communication with teams and clients to drive project success.

The candidate will mentor the Survey Department, develop proposals, manage timelines, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding corporate QA/QC standards and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas Professional Land Surveyor license.
• Minimum 12 years of surveying experience.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring ability.
• Strong communication with clients and teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets and proposals.
• Knowledge of state regulatory rules for surveying.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with Texas surveying regulations.
• Prepare project proposals with timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and descriptions.
• Enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines.
• Mentor Survey Department staff for professional development.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and resolve complex survey issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (Texas)

Job description

Gasskins + LeCraw has joined the Pape-Dawson family!

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Survey Project Manager for their Houston, TX office. This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables. This role requires exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients to ensure project success. The Survey Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
• Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team.
• Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
• Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Professional Land Surveyor in Texas.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a surveyor.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
• Dependable, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex survey challenges.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.