Software Development Project Manager Jobs in Wichita, KS

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying, and engineering firm, seeks a full time Survey Project Manager to manage projects and staff. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and able to work in a team environment and should possess qualifications with experience managing projects and human capital. Have a minimum of five years of experience in the land surveying field with duties to include project management, field crew & office staff supervision, client interaction and client relationship management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with surveying project managers, engineers, architects, and construction teams to provide essential surveying data for project planning and their execution.
• Plan and schedule field surveying projects, ensuring that survey activities align with project timelines and client requirements.
• Monitor progress of survey activities, identify potential delays or issues, and provide regular updates to project teams and clients. Including project fiscal responsibilities and tracking of project management plans.
• Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality assurance (QA) measures to maintain the highest standards of accuracy in surveying data.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, field notes, and related documentation. Prepare reports for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in surveying technology, and changes in regulations affecting land surveying.
• Interact with clients to understand their surveying needs, address inquiries, and provide updates on survey progress.
• Mentor and supervise surveying staff as needed, ensuring that they adhere to best practices and safety standards.
• Identify potential challenges or obstacles in the surveying process and proactively implement solutions to overcome them.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization of surveying procedures.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of surveying data.

Required Skills:

• Ability to supervise multiple surveying projects, assist with proposals and key pursuits.
• Ability to understand the operations of various surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS receivers, sUAS and lidar remote sensing technology
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks or obstacles that may impact surveying projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, project managers, and other professionals on interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to surveying challenges, discrepancies in data, or unexpected field conditions.
• Clear and effective communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Ability to prepare detailed reports, maps, and documentation.
• Organizational and project management skills to plan and execute survey projects efficiently, including resource allocation and time management.
• Efficiently manage time to meet project deadlines and complete surveys within scheduled timeframes.
• Project management skills to effectively plan and execute surveying projects, including time management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Survey Coordinate Systems.
• Ability to perform calibrations and adjustments.

Required Experience:

• Kansas or Missouri Professional Surveying license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Required)
• Extensive experience with boundary and cadastral surveys (Preferred).
• Proficiency in using surveying instruments and technologies, such as total stations, Lidar platforms, sUAV, GPS, and GIS software.
• Understanding of land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying.
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to surveying challenges.
• Experienced in land laws, property rights, and legal principles related to surveying, especially regarding property boundaries and land ownership.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000 (Depending on Experience)