Land Survey Department Manager
We are working with a well-established engineering and surveying consulting firm that is looking to add a Survey Department Manager to lead and grow its land surveying operations. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced Professional Land Surveyor who enjoys balancing client relationships, project management, team development, and departmental oversight. The position will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, industrial, residential, transportation, and utility and energy sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the survey department, including field and office staff.
- Oversee multiple survey projects from proposal through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, fee proposals, and staffing plans.
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
- Review survey deliverables, drawings, and reports while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and QA/QC procedures.
- Monitor project performance, profitability, utilization, and revenue generation.
- Collaborate with engineering, planning, and other technical teams to coordinate resources and support project execution.
- Mentor, develop, and grow surveying professionals while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
- Contribute to strategic planning, operational improvements, and long-term growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Professional Surveyor (PLS/PS) license
- 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including project and personnel management responsibilities.
- Good understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveying practices.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with industry-standard survey processing software.
- Experience utilizing modern surveying technologies, including GPS/GNSS, total stations, laser scanning, and related data collection systems.
- Competent understanding of survey regulations, standards, and legal documentation.
Desired Leadership Attributes
- Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
- Strong business acumen, including project financial management and resource planning.
- Effective communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize competing demands.
- Client-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality work and maintaining long-term partnerships.
- Self-motivated leader who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned surveying professional seeking a leadership role with significant influence over project delivery, team development, client growth, and the future direction of a well-established surveying practice.
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