Northern California Survey Manager - KPFF Consulting Engineers

About KPFF

KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering/land surveying firm. We're driven by a commitment to professionalism and our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales, and industries. We approach every design/survey challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence, and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners, and profession.

KPFF is a growing company with 1,300 employees in 25 offices located nationwide. Our decentralized approach empowers each office to proactively pursue clients and projects that align with their unique strengths and contribute to their overall success. This organizational structure not only offers engineers and surveyors abundant flexibility but also opens a world of opportunities to foster professional growth and development.

KPFF Sacramento and San Francisco

The KPFF Sacramento office is in Roseville, just 18 miles from Downtown Sacramento. Roseville's affordability, parks, and school systems make it a highly desirable place to live and contribute to it consistently landing in the top 50 U.S. cities in which to live. The office has a staff of 45 providing structural engineering, civil engineering, surveying, and project management services.

The KPFF San Francisco office is in the Financial District in downtown San Francisco. It's 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 position could be filled by a qualified surveyor working in either one of our offices, and we may consider developing another office near the Bay Area or Sacramento depending on the candidate's qualifications and desire for this opportunity.

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 developing, training, managing, and overseeing our surveyors while contributing to the continued success of KPFF.

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:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running a business.

Benefits

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)

In addition, KPFF provides a bonus program for employees based on the profitability of their Reporting Center and the contributions of the employee to its success.

KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.