Survey Project Manager RPLS

Survey Project Manager RPLS

JOB-10043858

Anticipated Start Date

09/15/2025

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Direct Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a North American Engineering, Procurement, Survey, and Construction company offers turnkey solutions for energy assets, from design to commissioning. With a customer-centric approach, it prioritizes safety, efficiency, and innovation while fostering long-term partnerships. Committed to sustainability and employee development, the company ensures projects are executed with integrity and care.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Survey Project Manager RPLS who will be 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.

Job Description

• 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.

Skills Required

• 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.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Must be a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas and Louisiana. Mississippi, New Mexico, Colorado, and North Dakota are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Additional 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.