Managing Land Surveyor

WHB Engineers•San Mateo, CA

4d•$150,000 - $167,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilsey Ham is a civil engineering, surveying, and construction management firm with offices in San Mateo, Pleasant Hill, and Chico, California. The firm provides land development and public works design, survey, construction, and project management services. The Managing Land Surveyor role is based in the San Mateo office and offers the opportunity to build and lead the survey department. The position is intended for an experienced California Registered Land Surveyor ready to manage projects, office staff, and field crews. A potential hybrid schedule may be available, allowing work to be split between the office and home with management approval. The successful candidate will be a seasoned field and office surveyor who can work independently with minimal supervision, apply strong technical skills, and contribute positively to the business. The role requires organization, versatility, attention to detail, professional conduct, and strong written and verbal communication. It combines project and contract management, surveying and mapping, quality assurance, staff leadership, business development, client care, and administrative duties.

Requirements

At least 12 years of demonstrated surveying and project management experience.
California Land Surveyor license.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients.
Excellent surveying math skills, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
Attention to detail and error-checking habits.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Team-oriented, personable, well-organized, and versatile.

Responsibilities

Prepare project proposals and estimate work.
Review contract language and prepare subconsultant agreements.
Prepare or direct the preparation of Tentative and Final Maps, ALTA Survey Plats, Records of Survey and Corner Records, legal descriptions and plats, topographic and boundary surveys, and other exhibits in AutoCAD Civil 3D using field data, record maps, and deeds.
Perform quality control and quality assurance.
Manage office staff and field crews.
Maintain project schedules and budgets.
Review billings.
Assist the Management Team with business development in public and private sectors, marketing, winning work, and maintaining sales targets.
Support client care, profitability, accounts receivable, billings, and risk management.
Mentor and support employees and assist with training and evaluations.
Provide departmental leadership.
Assist with hiring, retention, and performance improvement.
Handle other administrative tasks, including reviewing timesheets and following company standards and procedures.