Survey Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects

. Manage surveying projects and staff .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing surveying projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining data accuracy. Proficient in utilizing advanced surveying technologies and methodologies while effectively supervising teams and communicating with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Kansas Or Missouri Professional Surveying LicenseBoundary And Cadastral SurveysTotal StationsLidar PlatformsGPS And GIS Software

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Hard Skills

Land SurveyingProject ManagementSurvey Coordinate SystemsCalibrations And AdjustmentsQuality AssuranceCompliance DocumentationData AccuracySurveying TechnologyField SurveyingRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Supervision

Tools & Technologies

SUAVGIS SoftwareTotal StationsLidar PlatformsGPS

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Surveying License

Industry Keywords

Land LawsProperty RightsRegulatory ComplianceSurveying StandardsProject Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage surveying projects and staff
Work with surveying project managers, engineers, architects, and construction teams to provide surveying data for project planning and execution
Plan and schedule field surveying projects according to timelines and client requirements
Monitor survey progress, identify delays or issues, and provide updates to project teams and clients
Manage project fiscal responsibilities and track project management plans
Ensure surveys comply with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements
Implement quality assurance measures and maintain surveying data accuracy and reliability
Maintain survey data, field notes, and related documentation
Prepare compliance and reporting documents
Stay current with surveying technology, industry trends, and regulatory changes
Interact with clients, address inquiries, and provide survey progress updates
Mentor and supervise surveying staff while ensuring best practices and safety standards
Proactively resolve surveying challenges and obstacles
Identify opportunities to improve and optimize surveying procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five years of experience in the land surveying field
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 total stations, Lidar platforms, sUAV, GPS, and GIS software
Understanding of land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying
Knowledge of survey coordinate systems
Ability to perform calibrations and adjustments
Ability to supervise multiple surveying projects and assist with proposals and key pursuits
Ability to identify and mitigate project risks or obstacles
Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other professionals
Ability to solve surveying challenges, data discrepancies, and unexpected field conditions
Clear and effective communication skills
Ability to prepare detailed reports, maps, and documentation
Organizational, time management, resource allocation, and project management skills
Ability to meet project deadlines
Must not require employer sponsorship for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance options
Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings plans
EEO employer
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment background checks