Survey Project Manager

Wilson & Company•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a full-time Survey Project Manager to manage surveying projects and staff. The role works with surveying project managers, engineers, architects, construction teams, clients, and other stakeholders to provide surveying data for project planning and execution. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and effective in a team environment, with experience managing projects and people. The position oversees field and office staff, plans and schedules survey work, tracks project progress and fiscal responsibilities, and ensures survey activities meet project timelines, client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. It also maintains quality assurance standards, accurate survey records and documentation, and reporting for compliance. The manager supports client relationships, mentors staff, addresses project challenges, and identifies opportunities to improve surveying processes. The position requires a Kansas or Missouri Professional Surveying license, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in land surveying, including project management, field crew and office staff supervision, client interaction, and client relationship management.
Kansas or Missouri Professional Surveying license, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to understand the operation of total stations, GPS receivers, sUAS, and lidar remote sensing technology.
Proficiency with surveying instruments and technologies, including total stations, lidar platforms, sUAV, GPS, and GIS software.
Knowledge of survey coordinate systems and ability to perform calibrations and adjustments.
Understanding of land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying, particularly property boundaries and land ownership.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks or obstacles that may affect surveying projects.
Ability to collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and other professionals on interdisciplinary projects.
Ability to solve surveying problems, including data discrepancies and unexpected field conditions.
Clear communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
Ability to prepare detailed reports, maps, and documentation.
Organizational and project management skills, including resource allocation, time management, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
Eligible to work without employer-sponsored work visas; Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with boundary and cadastral surveys.

Responsibilities

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 in line with project timelines and client requirements.
Monitor survey progress, identify potential delays or issues, and provide updates to project teams and clients.
Track project fiscal responsibilities and project management plans.
Ensure surveys meet industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Implement quality assurance measures and maintain standards that ensure accurate and reliable surveying data.
Maintain survey data, field notes, related documentation, and compliance reports.
Stay informed about surveying technology, industry trends, and regulatory changes affecting land surveying.
Interact with clients to understand their needs, address inquiries, and provide progress updates.
Mentor and supervise surveying staff, supporting adherence to best practices and safety standards.
Identify project challenges and implement solutions; identify opportunities to improve surveying procedures.
Supervise multiple surveying projects and assist with proposals and key pursuits.