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Survey Manager

aksengineeringforestryllcKirkland, WA

💰 $95,000 – $135,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Full-time Survey Manager position in Kirkland, WA to lead and develop a growing survey practice within an established multidisciplined design firm.

Skills & Keywords

Land SurveyingProject ManagementTrimble GPSTeam Leadership

What You’ll Do

Leading and managing survey projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work.
Mentor, develop, and oversee field staff including Survey Crew Leaders and Field Technicians.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define survey scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Perform quality control and technical oversight on field data collection, boundary resolutions, and final mapping.
Implement and standardize best practices, tools, and processes to scale the Kirkland survey practice.
Help hire and train new team members as the practice grows.
Provide leadership in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
Support strategic planning and long-term goals for the survey department in collaboration with AKS leadership.

Required Qualifications

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Washington.
8+ years of land surveying experience, including leadership or project management responsibilities.
Proven track record of managing survey teams and delivering successful projects.
Strong technical skills with Trimble equipment, GPS systems, and field-to-finish workflows.
Excellent communicator and collaborator, and comfortable working across disciplines and with clients.
Entrepreneurial mindset and excited about building and growing a team.
You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice to Have

Experience opening or expanding a survey practice or regional office.
Working knowledge of land development, public infrastructure, or forestry-related projects.
Familiarity with surveying software, including Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
Meaningful Growth Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.