Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Survey Project Manager RPLS is responsible for overseeing and certifying land surveys, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing survey teams/crews for projects related to pipelines, facilities, and civil projects . This role requires a licensed survey professional to provide technical oversight, ensure accuracy, and support engineering and construction projects with high-quality survey data.

Key Responsibilities:

Survey Management & Compliance:

• Perform and certify surveys in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee and manage survey teams for pipeline routes and facilities projects .
• Prepare and review legal descriptions, plats, and boundary surveys.
• Ensure compliance with Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Laws and Rules concerning the practice of surveying (or other applicable state board).
• Verify accuracy of survey data and maintain quality control standards.

Project Support & Coordination:

• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to provide essential survey data.
• Review and approve survey deliverables, including route surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, pipeline alignments sheets, as-builts, and construction staking .
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, and regulatory agencies on land boundary and right-of-way (ROW) issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all survey projects.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Supervise and mentor field survey crews and survey technicians.
• Mentor and train survey staff and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, and efficiency within the survey team.

Technology & Software Utilization:

• Utilize GPS, LiDAR, drone technology, and GIS tools for survey data collection.
• Operate and oversee use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble equipment, and other survey software .
• Implement modern survey technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Business Development & Client Relations:

• Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise and client consultation.
• Assist in preparing proposals, budgets, and project schedules for survey projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Licensing: Must be a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas and Louisiana. Mississippi, New Mexico, Colorado, and North Dakota are a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of land surveying experience, with a focus on pipeline and facilities projects .
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of pipeline routing, facility layout, ROW, and construction staking and as-built for pipeline projects .
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, Leica, GIS, and drone survey tools .
  • Expertise in boundary law, ALTA surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Field and office work, requiring travel to project sites.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains .

Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking long distances, carrying equipment, and standing for extended periods

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