Survey Project Manager - Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to oversee all aspects of land surveying and platting for land development projects. You will lead the survey department, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets and client relationships.

The role requires a Texas-licensed Professional Land Surveyor with 12+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality deliverables on time.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• 12+ years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong client, staff, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific professional surveying regulations.
• Prepare detailed project proposals with timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, descriptions, and deliverables.
• Enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and develop Survey Department staff.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and support resolution of complex surveying issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

QA/QC

Job description

Job Description:

Overview:

This position oversees all aspects of land surveying and platting activities, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables for Land Development related projects. 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:

• Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed 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.

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.