Survey Project Manager

Gaskins + LeCraw a Pape-Dawson Company

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Kansas City, KS Until 9/21/2026 12+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Gasskins + LeCraw and BHC have joined the Pape-Dawson family!

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Survey Project Manager for their Kansas City office. This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables. This role requires exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients to ensure project success. The Survey Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
  • Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
  • Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.
  • Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
  • Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team.
  • Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
  • Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.
  • Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri. A plus if licensed in adjoining states (OK, AR, NE, CO).
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
  • Must have experience with Leica and/or Trimble.
  • Must have experience with and been through a Planning Commission process for projects.
  • Must be aware of and how to deal with Project Insurance issues.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
  • Dependable, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex survey challenges.
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.
About this role

Summary

Oversee land surveying projects, ensure compliance, manage budgets, lead teams, and maintain client relations.

Job title

Survey Project Manager

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

surveying

Location requirements

Kansas City, KS; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed professional surveyorLeicaTrimbleplanning commission processproject insurance

Preferred skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingclient relations

Specializations

land surveyingregulatory compliancebudget managementleadershipquality assurance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, KS, USA

Work arrangement unknown City