Senior Project Surveyor
Quick Summary
Manage and oversee all aspects of land surveying projects, with a focus on high-profile and complex assignments. Supervise and coordinate activities of field and office staff, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri. A plus if licensed in adjoining states (OK, AR, NE, CO). 10+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor. Must have experience with Leica and/or Trimble.
Gaskins + LeCraw and BHC have joined the Pape-Dawson family!
Pape-Dawson is currently seeking a Senior Project Surveyor for their Wichita office. This position provides expert leadership and management of large-scale and complex land surveying projects. This role also serves as a mentor to junior surveyors and ensures the highest quality standards in deliverables.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Manage and oversee all aspects of land surveying projects, with a focus on high-profile and complex assignments.
- →Supervise and coordinate activities of field and office staff, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- →Collaborate with clients, engineers, and stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive project plans.
- →Mentor junior survey staff, providing training and technical expertise.
- →Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
- →Perform advanced boundary resolution and oversee boundary construction and related issues.
- →Review and sign off on all survey deliverables, including drawings, legal descriptions, and reports.
- →Identify and address potential project risks, developing mitigation strategies as necessary.
- →Implement best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications:
- →Must be a Licensed Professional Surveyor (LPS) in Kansas and Missouri. A plus if licensed in adjoining states (OK, AR, NE, CO).
- →10+ years of experience as a Licensed Professional Surveyor.
- →Must have experience with Leica and/or Trimble.
- →Extensive experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, topographic surveys for design, and construction staking.
- →Proven expertise in resolving complex boundary issues and managing large-scale projects.
- →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.
- →Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on team development.
- →Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- →Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, resources, and invoicing.
- →Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on client engagement.
- →Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
- →Dependable and capable of leading multiple projects concurrently.
- →Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 197 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 1, 2026
- First seen
- April 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
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- Days active
- 194
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 22%
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- October 15, 2026
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