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Our San Antonio office is looking for their next Survey Manager! This person should have a minimum 10 years survey experience, with at least 5 years of experience as lead project surveyor/project manager on all types of land surveying projects. Preference will be given to RPLS candidates. 

The Survey Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Preparing the scope of services, detailed project budget and contract for the Regional Practice Leader's review and approval
• Coordinate project scheduling
• Conduct “kick-off” and interim project status meetings with the project team to discuss tasks, schedules, budgets, etc
• Ensuringt the completion of each project on time and on budget
• Monitoring project schedules and budgets throughout the project life
• Leading formal Project Reviews
• Assuring that a QA/QC review is completed at the appropriate stages of each project
• Determining if a contract needs to be amended and immediately seeks approval of from the Client and supervisor when changes in a project’s budget or scope are necessary
• Serving as primary client contact for selected projects
• Monitoring project’s adherence to company standards, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance specifications and CADD standards
• Assist in the documenting the performance of project team members through completion of Project Staff Reviews
• Communicating significant performance issues to team members and Regional Survey Practice Leader so that appropriate action may be taken
• With approval of the Regional Survey Practice Leader, oversee the hiring and mentoring of all survey staff in the local KCI office including field and office personnel

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Should be fluent in the use of Microstation with Geopak and Autocadd Civil 3D and familiar with State mapping standards
• Possess a passion for building client relationships, marketing engineering and surveying services and an ability to manage staff
• Microstation, Geopak, Autocadd Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Products, Trimble Business Center a plus
• Ability to prepare proposals, cost estimates, plats, legal descriptions and sketches, roadway databases, topographic surveys, compute survey data, etc
• Licensed RPLS, other survey registrations a plus

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree is Surveying/Geomatics or related field.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring surveying projects.
• A track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience in survey mapping, 3D modeling and field data acquisition.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Proficiency in CAD software and survey-related tools.
• In-depth knowledge of survey methodologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS, RLS, RPLS, PSM)
• Ability to maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:

• Other survey related Certificates/Registrations (Part 107 Pilot, CFEDS, CP, CMS, etc)

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.