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37 Years
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Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Kansas
Founded in 1989 as Sloan and Meier Surveyors, SMH Consultants has grown into a trusted civil engineering and land surveying firm headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas. With over 35 years of experience, we expanded our services in 2007 to include civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land acquisition, serving clients across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Our team of 40 professionals, including licensed engineers and surveyors, delivers comprehensive solutions for infrastructure, land development, and water resources projects. We prioritize long-term client relationships built on trust, dedication, and consistent communication. Our expertise spans commercial, residential, and industrial land development, stormwater management, environmental permitting, and construction inspection.Leveraging advanced technology, we ensure precision in land surveying, including drone-based photogrammetry and boundary assessments. We specialize in navigating funding programs like CDBG and loan partnerships to support community infrastructure needs. Our landscape architecture services integrate sustainable design with functional outdoor spaces. With offices in Kansas City, Dodge City, and Colorado Springs, we combine local knowledge with technical excellence. Our commitment to quality is reflected in projects ranging from municipal streets to wastewater treatment facilities, always prioritizing client goals and community impact.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Water Resources
Land Acquisition
Construction Inspection
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Permitting
Stormwater Management
Transportation Engineering
Drone-Based Photogrammetry
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying.
- Our team includes 10 licensed project engineers and four licensed land surveyors.
- We provide emergency field services for urgent project needs.
- Our expertise spans all project phases from planning to construction oversight.
- We specialize in securing funding through CDBG and loan programs for clients.
What people say
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Emergency services
Technical precision
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team specializes in transforming conceptual plans into functional infrastructure through comprehensive planning, design, and project management. We address urban and rural street design, traffic engineering, and land development for commercial, residential, and industrial clients. Our expertise ensures safe, sustainable developments that align with community needs and regulatory requirements.
Land Surveying
Precision-driven land surveying services include ALTA surveys, boundary assessments, and drone-based photogrammetry for accurate property mapping. We provide topographic data and construction staking to support legal, engineering, and development projects. Our advanced technology ensures reliable results for complex land projects.
Water Resources
We develop innovative solutions for stormwater management, wastewater systems, and potable water supply infrastructure. Our experts analyze hydrology and hydraulics to design sustainable water distribution systems and environmental permitting strategies for urban and rural environments.
Land Acquisition
Our land acquisition specialists handle right-of-way negotiations, title research, and boundary clarifications to streamline property procurement. We coordinate with agencies and property owners to ensure efficient land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects.
Construction Inspection
We provide quality control through construction inspection services, monitoring project compliance with design specifications. Our team maintains daily logs, conducts materials testing, and coordinates activities to ensure timely, budget-conscious project completion.
People
Jeffrey Hancock
President
As President of SMH Consultants, Jeffrey Hancock leads strategic growth and client relations. With a PE license, he oversees operations across four offices, ensuring technical excellence and community-focused engineering solutions.
Todd Anderson
Principal, Senior Project Manager
Todd Anderson manages complex civil engineering projects, leveraging 20+ years of experience in land development and infrastructure design. He ensures client goals align with regulatory standards and sustainable practices.
Patrick Siebert
Land Survey Manager
Patrick Siebert directs land surveying operations, specializing in boundary surveys and drone-based photogrammetry. His expertise ensures precise data collection for legal, engineering, and development projects across multiple states.
Harlan Burns
Construction Inspection Manager
Harlan Burns oversees construction inspection teams, ensuring quality control and compliance with project specifications. He manages documentation and field activities to maintain project timelines and budgets.
Colin Wreath
Design Engineer
Colin Wreath contributes to civil engineering projects with expertise in site design and infrastructure planning. He collaborates on land development and transportation engineering solutions for commercial and municipal clients.
Questions
What engineering services does SMH Consultants offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, water resources management, land acquisition, and construction inspection services for infrastructure and development projects.
Does SMH handle projects outside Kansas?
Yes, we serve clients in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado through our regional offices in Kansas City, Dodge City, and Colorado Springs.
Can SMH assist with municipal infrastructure funding?
We help clients access funding through programs like CDBG and loan partnerships to support infrastructure projects within budget constraints.
What surveying technologies does SMH use?
Our surveying team utilizes drone-based photogrammetry, GPS systems, and advanced mapping software for precise boundary and topographic assessments.
Is SMH available for emergency project needs?
Yes, we provide emergency field services to resolve urgent issues while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
What industries does SMH serve?
We work with commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal clients on projects ranging from wastewater treatment to transportation infrastructure.