Land Survey - Project Manager

BKF•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•$130,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. We're seeking an experienced Land Survey Project Manager to join us in Northern California. In this role, you will oversee a team of survey professionals while managing a diverse portfolio of complex, high-profile projects throughout the West Coast. You will be responsible for ensuring all surveying activities are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, plus appropriate continuing education
Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
Minimum of 8 years of professional-level surveying experience, including at least 2 years in responsible charge of field survey work
Without a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 10 years of professional surveying experience is required
Experience must demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility, particularly on large, complex, or technically challenging projects
Thorough knowledge of all phases of land surveying, including boundary law, subdivisions, California State Plane Coordinate System, applicable statutes, control and geodetic surveys, photogrammetry, and construction staking
Proficiency with modern surveying instruments, electronic data collection systems, and office computing tools
Strong understanding of contract administration, project management principles, scheduling, reporting, proposal development, and budget control
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a high-level management role
Demonstrated leadership skills with a positive, professional management style
Experience coordinating technical teams on long-duration, high-value, or complex projects
Ability to deliver formal presentations to firm leadership, clients, and public agencies

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience strongly preferred; 15+ years for Senior Project Manager level

Responsibilities

Define project scope and support proposal development with the Survey Director or Principal-in-Charge (PIC), including technical qualifications and presentations
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans; lead project execution and chair progress and review meetings
Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule adherence, contract compliance, and budget control
Maintain regular communication with the Director, PIC, and clients to report progress, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction
Prepare monthly progress reports and billing; review billing with the Director or PIC prior to client submittal
Direct projects through successful completion; review all plans, maps, and deliverables prior to client submittal
Identify scope changes and additional services; obtain authorization for extra work prior to execution
Prepare final project reports for review and filing by the Director or PIC
Plan staff work assignments, contribute to performance reviews, and support staff training and professional development
Ensure compliance with office standards and procedures in coordination with the Office Survey Supervisor
Participate in technical and management training, seminars, and professional conferences to maintain and expand expertise