Survey Project Manager

KPFF San Francisco 

The KPFF San Francisco office is in the Financial District in downtown San Francisco. Its vibrant culture stunning landscape and plentiful job opportunities contribute to San Francisco consistently being ranked one of the top ten best cities in not just the U.S. but the world. The office has a staff of 60 providing structural engineering civil engineering and protective design services. 

This role may be based in San Francisco or the greater Bay Area. The survey leader will support the San Francisco Civil team while building a Bay Area survey practice with long-term potential to grow a team and expand into a dedicated office as the practice develops.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified and licensed Land Surveyor to lead our Survey group and provide services to our internal civil engineers and clients located throughout Northern California. As a key member of our team you will play a crucial role in business development training managing and overseeing our surveyors while contributing to the continued success of KPFF. This role also offers the opportunity to build a survey practice in the Bay Area supported by the San Francisco Civil team and leadership across Northern California.

The majority of our survey projects are initiated by the civil engineering teams in Northern California. These projects typically involve boundary and topographical surveys mapping easement assessments and construction staking all of which are in support of KPFF-designed projects. The Survey Manager given the requisite skills and ambition will have the opportunity to establish a thriving venture within one or both of our Northern California offices. Our local principals in San Francisco and Sacramento will offer valuable mentorship and training. Additionally we have other Survey Managers in various offices who hold the position of principals/shareholders and are enthusiastic about guiding a committed professional towards success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead train and mentor a team of surveyors fostering a collaborative environment.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to engage with clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Write project proposals and collaborate with clients to meet their surveying needs.
• Function as surveyor of record on survey projects throughout Northern California providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure high quality and professionalism.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of survey experience with a minimum of 2 years Project Surveyor experience.
• Experience with Land Surveying workflows and performing QA/QC.
• Licensed California Land Surveyor with a strong reputation in the field.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams of professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to market services to clients effectively. 
• Valid drivers license for work-related travel or equipment use

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Responsibilities take place in both office and field environments. Office work includes extended periods of time at a desk computer or meeting table.
• Field work may require standing walking bending kneeling and navigating uneven or rough terrain during site visits surveys or construction-related activities.
• May occasionally lift or carry surveying equipment or field gear up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to project sites client offices or industry events is expected which may involve driving or occasional air travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in running a business.

Additional Information :

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $135000 to $160000 aligned with candidates who bring at least 10 years of extensive surveying experience a strong history of leading field and office teams and the ability to manage complex projects with technical and operational oversight. Final compensation will also consider education professional licensure and the full range of a candidates skills. We offer performance-based bonuses to recognize outstanding contributions.

For those who demonstrate long-term leadership and impact KPFF also provides pathways to ownership creating opportunities to share directly in the firms growth. We will review the full compensation package and answer any questions during the interview addition KPFF provides a bonus program for employees based on the profitability of their Reporting Center and the contributions of the employee to its success.

Culture and Benefits

At KPFF your career growth and well-being matter. We offer a supportive environment that values autonomy innovation and teamwork. Here your contributions are celebrated your ideas are welcomed and your career has room to grow.

• Mentorship & Growth: Through KPFFs Forefront Education Program youll have access to continuous learning leadership development and opportunities to advance your career while helping others do the same.
• Strong Connections: We believe in trust collaboration and long-term relationships both with our clients and within our teams. Open communication and teamwork are at the heart of how we operate.
• Supportive Culture: Your well-being matters. We encourage balance provide resources for a healthy lifestyle and create opportunities to connect through social activities and community events.

Comprehensive Benefits
Were proud to offer flexible and competitive benefits including:

• Medical Plan Options: PPO or HDHP with HSA covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal family and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one years salary.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary with no match required.
• Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage at 60% income fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO two floating holidays and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay with options to use PTO for full income.
• Engineering License Support: Fee renewals plus financial assistance for professional license applications and exams.

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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time