Surveying Manager

BKF Engineers

. Manage survey projects from proposal through final deliverables .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing survey projects, including oversight of budgets, schedules, and client relationships, while ensuring compliance with surveying standards. Proficient in leading and mentoring survey staff, with strong capabilities in technical guidance and business development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) LicenseSurvey Project ManagementAutodesk Civil 3D ProficiencyStrong Knowledge of Surveying PrinciplesLeadership and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Surveying PrinciplesProject ManagementBudget ManagementClient Relationship ManagementConstruction StakingBoundary AnalysisMappingLegal DescriptionsProposal PreparationResource Allocation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareAutodesk Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License

Industry Keywords

Surveying StandardsGeomaticsCivil EngineeringBoundary SurveysALTA SurveysTopographic SurveysProject ScopesFee EstimatesBusiness DevelopmentQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage survey projects from proposal through final deliverables
Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
Lead and mentor survey staff, providing technical guidance and professional development
Review and approve survey deliverables including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, plats, and legal descriptions
Coordinate field and office survey activities to ensure project objectives and quality standards are achieved
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
Prepare project scopes, fee estimates, and proposals
Identify opportunities for additional services and new projects
Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and company procedures
Travel to various job sites and offices may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
8+ years of surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
Strong knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and industry standards
Experience managing survey projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D
Experience with construction staking, boundary analysis, mapping, and legal descriptions
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Lead and initiate special projects as needed
May require flexible hours
Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required
Minimum of 3 days in office required
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting
Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Profit sharing
401k
Generous paid time off packages
9 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement
Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks