Project Manager, Professional Land Surveyor

About Us

CDS Muery was established in 1988 with a desire to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. With more than 120 employees providing civil engineering and land surveying services across the South-Central United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, CDS Muery is committed to responsiveness and reliability. CDS Muery brings innovative thinking and exceptional service to every client and project.

We provide opportunities for professional growth by building knowledge and broadening skills. Our work environment cultivates the importance of open communication, encourages creative thinking, and promotes innovative ideas. The company’s leadership inspires and continues to involve us, reinforcing our core philosophies daily through their exemplary actions.

Job Overview

The Project Manager, RPLS, is responsible for managing survey projects and overseeing project-related supervision of field crews, technical staff, deed and map research, client relations, and project management.

Job Responsibilities

Coordination with crews and technicians to establish project responsibilities and priorities.

Coordinate with other project managers and other discipline leads on scheduling objectives, budgeting, and project milestones.

Handle assignments of daily responsibilities for survey field crews and office technicians.

Perform analysis to resolve property boundaries.

Signs and seals surveys, maps, and survey-related documents as the responsible professional in charge of survey and mapping projects.

Perform quality control of all aspects of assigned projects, including survey field activities, office processing, calculations, and project deliverables.

Perform business development, respond, or assist in response to requests for qualifications (RFQ), statements of qualifications (SOQ), and project proposal preparation.

Involved in direct conversations with clients throughout projects.

Provides estimates, work plans, and manages surveying aspects of multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of surveying projects of all sizes and scopes.

Effectively ensures projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget.

Leads, coordinates, and supervises the work of the survey team to ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Mentor and develop survey personnel.

Aids Survey Director in project management and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education

Registered in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, or New Mexico as a Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) or other adjoining States with the ability to obtain Texas RPLS within six (6) months of employment.

Demonstrated ability to train newer staff to familiarize and educate them on surveying principles.

GPS knowledge and experience.

Working Knowledge of Terrestrial LiDAR Scanning

Working Knowledge of airborne LiDAR Scanning.

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D Software.

At least 2 years of experience in a professional capacity as a Professional Land Surveyor.

Preferred project management experience.

Project scheduling, personnel management, and work production techniques.

Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients.

Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must pass a background check.

Working Conditions

Driving to and from various project sites.

In-office, Monday through Friday.

Benefits & More

CDS Muery offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

BCBS of Texas – Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Retirement plan with company contribution

Group life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability (employer-paid)

Company holidays to facilitate work-life balance.

Competitive salary structures

Covered professional fees, licenses, and association memberships.