Survey Project Manager

Gaskins + LeCraw a Pape-Dawson Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gasskins + LeCraw is seeking a Survey Project Manager for our Houston, TX office to oversee all aspects of land surveying projects. You will lead the local survey department, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the quality of deliverables while coordinating with clients and teams to drive project success.

The role demands a Texas-registered Professional Land Surveyor with 12+ years of experience, strong leadership, budgeting, and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor in Texas.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a surveyor.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to manage teams.
• Experience planning, budgeting, and QA/QC of deliverables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Guide Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific surveying regulations.
• Prepare project proposals with timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Conduct quality control of drawings, descriptions, and deliverables.
• Enforce QA/QC guidelines.
• Train and mentor Survey Department staff.
• Maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team.
• Lead resolution of complex survey issues.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor in 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.