Survey Director
Survey Director
A nationally respected, employee-owned consulting firm is looking to bring on a Survey Director to lead and grow its surveying operations in the Winston-Salem area. This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility over team performance, operational execution, and strategic growth, ideal for someone who wants to take ownership of an established practice and build on a strong regional presence.
This individual will oversee an existing survey team, manage key client relationships, and play a central role in expanding the firm's footprint across municipal and transportation markets.
The firm:
~2,500+ employees nationwide, this multidisciplinary consulting firm provides engineering, architecture, and geospatial services to a mix of public and private clients, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and transportation.
The Winston-Salem office supports a steady pipeline of work, primarily focused on municipal, DOT, and public-sector projects. The survey team collaborates closely with engineering and construction groups, supporting roadway, utility, and infrastructure development initiatives.
The group includes multiple field crews supported by in-office coordinators and technical staff, creating a well-balanced operation between fieldwork, processing, and deliverables. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and geared toward long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the surveying group with full responsibility for operations, performance, and growth
- Oversee multiple active projects, ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive business development efforts, expanding existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities
- Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients, particularly within municipal and public agencies
- Manage departmental financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and utilization
- Hire, mentor, and develop staff, including field crews and office personnel
- Establish staffing plans and support long-term team growth and succession planning
- Ensure QA/QC standards across all survey data, mapping, and deliverables
- Collaborate closely with engineering and multidisciplinary teams on project execution
- Improve workflows, processes, and efficiency across the survey group
- Support proposals, presentations, and overall strategic initiatives
Technical Expertise
- Boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
- Right-of-way and transportation-related surveying
- Construction staking and as-built surveys
- Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) coordination (preferred)
- Legal descriptions, plats, and mapping deliverables
- Working knowledge of local and state surveying regulations
- Experience with modern survey technology (GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAV/aerial mapping)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required (North Carolina or ability to obtain)
- 10-15+ years of experience in land surveying, including leadership responsibilities
- Proven experience managing teams, projects, and operational performance
- Background supporting municipal, DOT, or public-sector work
- Business development and client-facing experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and includes a strong base salary plus performance-based incentives.
Full benefits package includes:
- Employee ownership program (ESOP)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Generous PTO
- Ongoing professional development and licensing support
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