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BKF Engineers · 1 day ago

Survey Project Manager

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

BKF Engineers is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services. They are seeking a Survey Project Manager to serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to quality standards while fostering strong client relationships.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Define project scope and support proposal development with the Survey Director or Principal-in-Charge (PIC), including technical qualifications and presentations

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans; lead project execution and chair progress and review meetings

Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule adherence, contract compliance, and budget control

Maintain regular communication with the Director, PIC, and clients to report progress, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction

Prepare monthly progress reports and billing; review billing with the Director or PIC prior to client submittal

Direct projects through successful completion; review all plans, maps, and deliverables prior to client submittal

Identify scope changes and additional services; obtain authorization for extra work prior to execution

Prepare final project reports for review and filing by the Director or PIC

Plan staff work assignments, contribute to performance reviews, and support staff training and professional development

Ensure compliance with office standards and procedures in coordination with the Office Survey Supervisor

Participate in technical and management training, seminars, and professional conferences to maintain and expand expertise

Qualification

California Professional Land Surveyor licenseLand surveying knowledgeProject management principlesSurveying instruments proficiencyContract administrationLeadership skillsFormal presentation abilityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, plus appropriate continuing education

Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required

Minimum of 8 years of professional-level surveying experience, including at least 2 years in responsible charge of field survey work

Without a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years of professional surveying experience is required

Experience must demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility, particularly on large, complex, or technically challenging projects

Thorough knowledge of all phases of land surveying, including boundary law, subdivisions, California State Plane Coordinate System, applicable statutes, control and geodetic surveys, photogrammetry, and construction staking

Proficiency with modern surveying instruments, electronic data collection systems, and office computing tools

Strong understanding of contract administration, project management principles, scheduling, reporting, proposal development, and budget control

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a high-level management role

Demonstrated leadership skills with a positive, professional management style

Experience coordinating technical teams on long-duration, high-value, or complex projects

Ability to deliver formal presentations to firm leadership, clients, and public agencies

Preferred

10 years of experience strongly preferred; 15+ years for Senior Project Manager level

Benefits

Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k

BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents

Generous vacation and sick time packages

8 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

Company

BKF Engineers

BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.

Founded in 1915

Oakland, California, US

501-1000 employees