Surveying Manager

About the role

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

BKF Engineers is seeking a Survey Manager to join our team! This role focuses on managing survey operations, leading project teams, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring quality standards are met. The Survey Manager is responsible for managing multiple survey projects, mentoring staff, supporting client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the survey practice. This role works closely with project teams, clients, and leadership to deliver high-quality surveying services while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey projects from proposal through final deliverables
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
• Lead and mentor survey staff, providing technical guidance and professional development
• Review and approve survey deliverables including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, plats, and legal descriptions
• Coordinate field and office survey activities to ensure project objectives and quality standards are achieved
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
• Prepare project scopes, fee estimates, and proposals
• Identify opportunities for additional services and new projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and company procedures
• Travel to various job sites and offices may be required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of surveying experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and industry standards
• Experience managing survey projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Proficient in CAD software, especially Autodesk Civil 3D
• Experience with construction staking, boundary analysis, mapping, and legal descriptions
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Lead and initiate special projects as needed
• May require flexible hours
• Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent