Surveying Manager

BKF•Redwood City, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF Engineers is seeking an experienced Surveying Manager to support our Government Solutions team. This role leads survey project delivery for public agencies, provides technical oversight, mentors staff, ensures quality standards, and supports client coordination. The position also contributes to business development through proposal support and identification of new project opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of office surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is required
Deep understanding and experience of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment
Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D
Construction staking experience, including reading plans, construction calculations, and preparing cut sheets

Nice To Haves

Experience processing laser scanning data, including registration and 3D modeling is nice to have
Lead and initiate special projects as needed
May require flexible hours
Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required

Responsibilities

Reviewing subdivision maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and other private development applications.
Preparing legal exhibits including plats, legal descriptions, and survey reports.
Post-processing field data collected via total station, GPS, levels, 3D laser scanners, and unmanned aerial systems
Creating mapping deliverables including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys
Preparing construction staking calculations by reading plans and interpreting CAD files
Travel to various job sites and offices may be required