SMH Consultants, Inc.

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About the firm

SMH Consultants, Inc. is a civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture practice founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, with additional offices in Kansas City, Dodge City, and Colorado Springs. Originally established as Sloan and Meier Surveyors, it has grown to approximately 40 full-time and part-time employees. The practice serves municipalities, communities, and private clients across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado, specializing in infrastructure planning and design, land development, land surveying, water resources, environmental engineering, construction inspection, landscape architecture, and land acquisition.

Established
1989
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Transportation Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Jeffrey HancockPresident, Manhattan Manager

Todd AndersonPrincipal, Senior Project Manager

Brett LoukPrincipal, Colorado Springs Manager

Kurth LancasterPrincipal, Dodge City Manager

Lee RyherdAssociate, KC Manager

Ben BurtonAssociate, Land Acquisition Manager

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Full civil engineering design from early planning to final design for infrastructure, land development, and community projects, including site assessments, stream restoration, traffic engineering, roadway design, box culverts, and highway facilities.

  • Land Development

    Commercial, residential, and industrial land development support.

  • Site Assessments

    Site evaluations to determine feasibility and constraints.

  • Stream Restoration

    Hydrological and ecological restoration of natural waterways.

  • Traffic Engineering

    Analysis and design for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement.

  • Urban and Rural Street Design

    Complete planning and design for municipal streets and regional roadways.

  • Minor Highway Facilities

    Design of access points, turn lanes, and supporting highway infrastructure.

  • Box Culverts

    Structural and hydraulic design for drainage structures.

Water Resources Engineering

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Innovative water management systems to handle water quantity and quality challenges in urban and rural settings.

  • Stormwater Management

    Runoff mitigation, containment, and drainage design.

  • Hydrology and Hydraulics

    Advanced modeling of water flow, precipitation, and system capacities.

  • Potable & Raw Water Supply

    Supply, storage, and piping systems for drinking water resources.

  • Wastewater Systems

    Collection, piping, and lift station design.

  • Wastewater Treatment

    Treatment facility design, rehabilitation, and processes.

  • Environmental Permitting

    Regulatory compliance assistance for environmental and water resources.

  • Distribution Systems

    Piping and infrastructure network planning for regional utilities.

Land Surveying

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Precision surveying leveraging advanced technology to establish legal boundaries, collect topographic data, and support construction requirements.

  • ALTA Surveys

    Detailed surveys meeting the requirements of the American Land Title Association.

  • Boundary Surveys

    Legal property line definitions and easement mapping.

  • Topographic Surveys

    Three-dimensional mapping of natural and man-made surface features.

  • Engineering Surveys

    Geospatial data gathered to support specific infrastructure design.

  • Construction Staking

    On-site layout and reference marking for contractors.

  • Drone-Based Photogrammetry

    Aerial mapping and high-resolution data acquisition using unmanned aircraft.

Land Acquisition

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Professional support for right-of-way, easement procurement, title research, and landowner coordination to facilitate project progress.

  • Right-of-Way and Easement Acquisition

    Negotiation and legal procurement of public and private utility pathways.

  • Title Research and Document Preparation

    Ownership analysis and structural legal document compilation.

Construction Inspection

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Dedicated quality control, materials testing, and coordination of construction activities to ensure specifications and budgets are met.

  • Coordination of Construction Activities

    On-site observation and coordination between owners and contractors.

  • Materials Testing

    Quality assurance testing of concrete, soil, and construction materials.

Landscape Architecture

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Creative and functional landscape design, planning, and irrigation styling that enhances outdoor community aesthetics.

  • Landscape Design and Planning

    Creative layout and planning of functional outdoor environments.

  • Irrigation Design

    Water-efficient exterior distribution systems planning.

Municipal & Community Services

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Partnership programs helping local communities address infrastructure, grant funding, mapping, and essential service systems.

  • City Engineering Services

    Acting as designated or consulting municipal engineers for small towns.

  • Infrastructure Mapping

    Comprehensive mapping of community asset networks.

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs

    Assisting communities with CDBG funding program applications and administration.

  • Drainage Improvements

    Flood control and storm drainage system engineering for public streets.

Industries

Highways & Roads · Land Development · Water Resources · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Government · Education · Justice & Corrections · Residential · Commercial · Natural Resources · Sports & Recreation · Parks & Open Space

Projects

High Risk Rural Roads Improvements

Leavenworth County, KS · Highways & Roads · 2025 · Client: Leavenworth County

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Survey and design of a KDOT-funded roadway safety project, featuring roadway widening, culvert extensions, ditch regrading, and an intersection upgrade for safer highway access.

Comanche Trail Pedestrian and Bike Trails

Dodge City, KS · Parks & Open Space · 2026 · Client: City of Dodge City

Project details

Design and comprehensive planning for bike and pedestrian trails, featuring safe street crossings, drainage designs, and right-of-way and sidewalk easements.

Lansing Aquatic Center

Lansing, KS · Sports & Recreation · 2025 · Client: City of Lansing

Project details

Engineering and design support services for a municipal community aquatic facility.