Survey Manager - RLS

Overview

Lead and manage local survey department, overseeing projects, clients, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• survey solutions
• document signoff
• qa/qc
• process improvement
• budget management
• client relations

Tasks

-Resolve complex survey issues and provide solutions for challenging projects. -Maintain and strengthen client relationships while identifying and acquiring new clients and projects. -Manage, train, and mentor department members, supporting their professional growth and technical development. -Sign and seal completed drawings, legal descriptions, and surveyor’s reports in accordance with professional standards. -Ensure compliance with state-specific rules and regulations governing professional land surveying. -Oversee project budgets and client invoicing, ensuring financial goals are met. -Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. -Provide guidance and direction to Survey Project Managers, Project Surveyors, and Survey Technicians. -Prepare detailed proposals, including project scopes, budgets, and timelines. -Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles. -Review and approve the quality of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team. -Develop and implement departmental processes and initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• pls
• 15 years
• supervisory
• problem solving
• communication
• performance management

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters effectively. -At least 5 years of previous supervisory experience, leading and developing survey teams. -Strong ability to prioritize tasks and make strategic decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment. -Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and stakeholders. -Dependable, reliable, and capable of overseeing multiple projects and operations simultaneously. -Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed. -Minimum of 15 years as a licensed surveyor. -Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels. -Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment. -Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for handling complex issues and challenges.

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About Pape-Dawson

-Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force. -Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions. -A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure. -Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center. -Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning. -The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.

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