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Senior Survey Project Manager Commercial


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Overview:

This position provides oversight and leadership for land surveying projects ensuring regulatory compliance budget adherence and the highest quality of deliverables. This role manages complex and high-profile projects while mentoring and developing Survey Department staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan direct and coordinate the work of the local survey department ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.

  • Provide expert guidance and direction to Survey Technicians Field Crews and Project Managers on complex and high-profile projects.

  • Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.

  • Develop and review detailed project proposals including resource allocation timelines and budgets.

  • Manage and oversee project budgets invoicing and financial performance for large-scale or complex projects.

  • Perform advanced quality control reviews of drawings legal descriptions and other deliverables prepared by team members.

  • Lead the development and implementation of corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.

  • Manage train and mentor members of the Survey Department focusing on career development and technical growth.

  • Lead initiatives to identify and implement innovative processes tools and technologies to enhance department efficiency and accuracy.

  • Resolve survey issues or challenges providing expert-level solutions and recommendations.

Qualifications:

  • Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience as a surveyor.

  • At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience leading and managing survey teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make strategic decisions independently in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire manage performance and resolve personnel issues effectively.

  • Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients stakeholders and internal teams.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.

  • Dependable reliable and capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to address and resolve the most complex survey challenges.

  • Ability to work Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.


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EEO Statement:


All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.



Required Experience:

Senior IC