Survey Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, seeks a full-time Survey Project Manager to lead projects, supervise staff, and manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of land surveying experience, a relevant degree, and a Kansas/Missouri license or the ability to obtain within six months. Salary range is $75,000–$90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of land surveying project management experience.
• Kansas or Missouri Professional Surveying license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with boundary and cadastral surveys (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project teams to provide essential surveying data for planning and execution.
• Plan and schedule field surveying projects to align with timelines and client requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and provide updates to teams and clients, including project fiscal tracking.
• Ensure surveys meet industry standards, client specs, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement QA measures to maintain accuracy of surveying data.
• Maintain records of survey data, field notes, and reports for compliance.
• Stay current with surveying technology, regulations, and industry trends.
• Interact with clients to understand surveying needs and provide progress updates.
• Mentor and supervise surveying staff, ensuring best practices and safety.
• Identify challenges and proactively implement solutions; seek process improvements.

Skills

Project supervision

Survey instruments

Risk mitigation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Coordinate systems

Calibrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Total stations

Lidar platforms

sUAV

GPS

GIS software

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying, and engineering firm, seeks a full time Survey Project Manager to manage projects and staff. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and able to work in a team environment and should possess qualifications with experience managing projects and human capital. Have a minimum of five years of experience in the land surveying field with duties to include project management, field crew & office staff supervision, client interaction and client relationship management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with surveying project managers, engineers, architects, and construction teams to provide essential surveying data for project planning and their execution.
• Plan and schedule field surveying projects, ensuring that survey activities align with project timelines and client requirements.
• Monitor progress of survey activities, identify potential delays or issues, and provide regular updates to project teams and clients. Including project fiscal responsibilities and tracking of project management plans.
• Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality assurance (QA) measures to maintain the highest standards of accuracy in surveying data.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, field notes, and related documentation. Prepare reports for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in surveying technology, and changes in regulations affecting land surveying.
• Interact with clients to understand their surveying needs, address inquiries, and provide updates on survey progress.
• Mentor and supervise surveying staff as needed, ensuring that they adhere to best practices and safety standards.
• Identify potential challenges or obstacles in the surveying process and proactively implement solutions to overcome them.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization of surveying procedures.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of surveying data.

Required Skills

• Ability to supervise multiple surveying projects, assist with proposals and key pursuits.
• Ability to understand the operations of various surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, sUAS and lidar remote sensing technology
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks or obstacles that may impact surveying projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, project managers, and other professionals on interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to surveying challenges, discrepancies in data, or unexpected field conditions.
• Clear and effective communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Ability to prepare detailed reports, maps, and documentation.
• Organizational and project management skills to plan and execute survey projects efficiently, including resource allocation and time management.
• Efficiently manage time to meet project deadlines and complete surveys within scheduled timeframes.
• Project management skills to effectively plan and execute surveying projects, including time management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Survey Coordinate Systems.
• Ability to perform calibrations and adjustments.

Required Experience

• Kansas or Missouri Professional Surveying license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Required)
• Extensive experience with boundary and cadastral surveys (Preferred).
• Proficiency in using surveying instruments and technologies, such as total stations, Lidar platforms, sUAV, GPS, and GIS software.
• Understanding of land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying.
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to surveying challenges.
• Experienced in land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying, especially regarding property boundaries and land ownership.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000 (Depending on Experience)

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.