Survey Project Manager

Job Description: Overview: 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: • 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.