Survey Project Manager (10+ years)

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

KPFF is looking for a candidate who will be working in office providing technical and drafting support on various types of survey projects. Position may include occasional field work. Applications should include a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in surveying including five years proven expertise in project management
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and industry-standard survey software
• Strong client management skills, with excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Willingness to work on a variety of project types
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
• Time management to ensure commitments and schedules are met

Preferred Requirements

• Carlson Survey software and AutoCAD experience desired

Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional field visits as needed to support project requirements
• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer, handling tasks involving detailed data analysis and project documentation
• Occasional travel to project sites or client meetings, which may require navigating uneven terrain and working in various weather conditions
• Capability to lift and carry light equipment or documents, typically up to 20 pounds, for project-related needs

Additional Information

Culture and Benefits

Our vision statement is to provide experiences that create a lasting positive impact on our people, clients, and community. We are passionate about providing a collaborative, playful, and positive environment for our employees. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth and work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions. We work in a fast-paced environment that will provide opportunities to work with our staff of civil engineers and surveyors on a variety of project types and sizes requiring the ability to think on your feet and communicate effectively. 

We believe that people are at their best when they have a purpose and are self-motivated from the core of their ideology. KPFF gives individuals the opportunity to pursue and develop an area of expertise and practice that follows their passion and improves our team and culture. We believe in supporting these pursuits both professionally and personally. This belief is at the core of our employees and KPFF’s success.

KPFF utilizes forefront, a program that provides lifelong career support in technical development, project management, professional practice improvement, business development, and personal improvement.

KPFF is more than just the work we do, we are the relationships we build, both with our clients and with our co-workers. To foster those relationships and build up our employees, KPFF offers a number of growth opportunities and social events.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed. 
• Disability Insurance: Short-term 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.

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.