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. 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 driver’s 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. Compensation The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 to $160,000 , 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 candidate’s skills. We o ... (truncated, view full listing at source)