Survey Project Manager - Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Dallas seeks a Survey Project Manager to oversee land surveying and platting activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets, and QA of deliverables. You will mentor staff and foster collaboration with clients and teams to drive project success.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and clear communication across all levels of the organization, with a Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed PLS in the state of employment.
• Minimum 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and staff.
• Strong leadership, performance management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact at all organizational levels.
• Reliable, independent worker and strong team player.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex survey challenges.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with overtime as needed.

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 governing professional land surveying.
• Prepare detailed project proposals with timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables.
• Adhere to and enforce QA/QC guidelines.
• Manage, train, and mentor Survey Department members.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Lead and resolve complex survey issues or challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

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.