Senior Project Land Surveyor Job at Kier & Wright, Irvine, CA

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  • Kier & Wright
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000

SUMMARY

The Senior Project Land Surveyor is a senior-level technical leader responsible for managing all phases of surveying for multiple projects, typically within one primary project team. This position requires a licensed Professional Land Surveyor capable of independently conducting boundary analysis, preparing complex deliverables, directing technical staff, and overseeing QA/QC for assigned projects. The Senior Project Land Surveyor serves as Surveyor of Record for designated projects and plays a critical role in mentoring junior personnel, coordinating team workflows, and maintaining strong client relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

  • Lead and manage all surveying phases for assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics (KPIs).
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, field supervisors, and drafting staff to ensure efficient project execution.
  • Develop project plans, technical approaches, staffing needs, and timelines.
  • Manage contractual documents, including scopes, fee estimates, and change orders.
  • Ensure appropriate risk management practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct project closeout, including final deliverable review and record documentation.

Technical

  • Serve as Surveyor of Record for assigned survey projects.
  • Independently prepare all major survey products, including:
    • Records of Survey
    • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
    • Boundary and topographic surveys
    • Short/long plats, subdivision maps, and final plats
    • Boundary line agreements and adjustments
    • Easement exhibits and legal descriptions
  • Perform detailed boundary analysis using applicable state/federal laws, legal principles, and case law.
  • Process/adjust GPS and conventional control networks; prepare least-squares adjustments as required.
  • Apply coordinate rotations, translations, and datum transformations as needed.
  • Review and process field data, notes, and sketches for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of all project deliverables produced under their supervision.
  • Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles and case, state and federal laws.
  • Apply rotations and translations when necessary.

Coordination & Communication

  • Act as primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams.
  • Coordinate field-to-office workflows to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
  • Provide clear, consistent updates to project managers and senior leadership.
  • Represent the survey discipline in client meetings and project coordination discussions.

Leadership & Mentoring

  • Delegate tasks to survey technicians, field crews, and drafting staff, ensuring alignment with project deadlines and quality standards.
  • Monitor employee utilization, workload balance, and project-level financial performance.
  • Conduct employee evaluations and participate in professional development planning.
  • Mentor junior team members in boundary analysis, computation methods, mapping standards, and industry best practices.
  • Support department-level initiatives, training programs, and process improvements.
  • Assist with developing and refining surveying standards, procedures, and workflows.

Business Development & Marketing

  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
  • Identify opportunities for repeat business, new work, or expanded services.
  • Participate in proposals, including writing project approaches, defining scope and staffing, and preparing fee estimates.
  • Attend industry events, client interviews, and professional association activities.
  • Contribute to strategic discussions related to market positioning or service growth.

Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION

  • Bachelors degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
  • 5+ years relevant survey experience
  • Professional Land Surveyor License (LS) in California
  • Project Management experience
  • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
  • Proficient experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
  • Experience managing staff; ability to provide direction, coaching, and feedback to junior staff
  • Demonstrated ability to manage team workloads, utilization goals, and project budgets
  • Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Kier + Wright?

  • Great culture Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
  • Competitive Pay($125,000 - $160,000 DOE, location, + work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Free office snacks
  • Much more!

Who we are

Since 1972, Kier + Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high-density residential development and redevelopment projects. For more information about our services, visit kierwright.com. EEO

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