Land Survey Project Manager

At KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm. For 65 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 1,500 professionals across 36 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 . The Opportunity KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our Los Angeles Survey team. This is a primarily office-based opportunity for a survey professional who enjoys managing projects, providing technical leadership, building client relationships, and mentoring team members. Established in Los Angeles in 1968, KPFF has contributed to projects that shape communities throughout Southern California. Our Survey team provides land surveying and mapping services for projects of all sizes, working closely with KPFF's civil engineering teams as well as external clients. Our services include boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, construction staking, aerial surveys, subdivision and parcel maps, condominium plans, vertical airspace maps, legal descriptions, and laser scanning. As a Survey Project Manager, you will oversee multiple projects of varying size, scope, and duration, from short-term assignments to complex, multi-year engagements. You'll be responsible for technical quality, project schedules and budgets, client coordination, and providing guidance to survey team members. Our team has a strong pipeline of ongoing work, much of which supports KPFF's civil engineering projects. While opportunities exist to develop client relationships and contribute to new business, the primary focus of this position is successfully managing projects, delivering high-quality work, and supporting the team's continued growth. This is a primarily office-based position , with occasional site visits as needed. Our Los Angeles team follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely following an initial training period. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are preferred in-office days, with flexibility in selecting the third day. Where We Stand Out Diverse Project Opportunities: Work on a wide variety of surveying projects supporting civil engineering, infrastructure, development, and public agency clients throughout Southern California. Established Project Pipeline: Join a team with a strong volume of ongoing work, allowing you to focus on technical leadership, project delivery, and client relationships. Professional Independence: Take ownership of projects and technical decisions while having the support of experienced colleagues and multidisciplinary teams. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with survey professionals, field crews, and civil engineering teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for our clients. Professional Growth: Access mentorship, specialized training programs, technical seminars, and opportunities to develop your leadership and technical expertise. Work-Life Integration: Enjoy a supportive team environment, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Responsibilities Manage multiple surveying projects concurrently, overseeing project planning, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables. Provide technical oversight for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction staking, subdivision, and other land surveying projects. Coordinate and direct the work of office survey staff and field crews to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient project delivery. Review and analyze survey data, boundary information, field calculations, records, and mapping documents to resolve technical challenges and support project decisions. Oversee the preparation and quality control of survey deliverables, including ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision and parcel maps, legal descriptions, construction staking calculations, condominium plans, and other technical documents. Review, approve, and sign or seal survey documents as appropriate and in accordance with applicable licensure requirements. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing expectations, communicating project progress, and maintaining strong working relationships. Coordinate with KPFF's civil engineering teams and other project stakeholders to support design and construction activities. Monitor project performance, proactively address schedule and budget challenges, and balance competing priorities across multiple assignments. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to survey team members, encouraging professional development and consistent quality standards. Participate in project scoping, proposals, and client relationship development as opportunities arise. Visit project sites as needed to evaluate existing conditions, address technical issues, or provide direction to field crews. Required Qualifications Approximately 10 or more years of progressive land surveying experience, including significant responsibility for managing survey projects. Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple surveying projects, including schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and project coordination. Strong technical knowledge of boundary surveying, topographic surveying, construction staking, mapping, and related land surveying practices. Experience reviewing survey calculations, field data, mapping documents, and technical deliverables for accuracy and quality. Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software used in surveying and mapping. Experience coordinat