Director of Surveys (Mid-Atlantic) | Camp Hill, PA OR Baltimore, MD
Director of Survey Services | Mid-Atlantic Region
A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with over 40 years of experience is seeking a Director of Survey Services to lead and expand surveying operations throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. The firm provides civil, environmental, structural, architectural, transportation, surveying, and technical consulting services to public and private sector clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.
This executive-level position is responsible for driving business growth, overseeing survey operations, maintaining technical excellence, developing client relationships, and building a high-performing survey team.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Growth
- Lead growth initiatives for surveying services across the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, transportation agencies, utilities, developers, and strategic partners.
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and key client communications.
Operations & Financial Management
- Oversee survey operations, staffing, project delivery, utilization, budgeting, and profitability.
- Establish and maintain standards for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction layout, and mapping services.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, transportation, environmental, and construction teams on multidisciplinary projects.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as the senior technical authority for survey deliverables, including review and sealing of surveys and plats.
- Mentor and develop survey professionals while building a scalable team structure.
- Promote the adoption of modern technologies including GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, UAV/drone platforms, robotic total stations, Civil 3D, and MicroStation.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and/or Washington, DC, or ability to obtain.
- 10+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership of public-sector, transportation, utility, municipal, or commercial projects.
- Proven track record of business development, client relationship management, and growing survey operations.
- Previous department leadership or management experience with responsibility for staff development and operational performance.
- Familiarity with Mid-Atlantic agency standards and requirements.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Desired Outcomes
- Growth of survey revenue, backlog, and market presence.
- Increased operational efficiency and profitability.
- Strong client retention and repeat business.
- High-quality, compliant survey deliverables.
- Development of a sustainable, high-performing survey organization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Hybrid/flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a survey leader looking to take ownership of a growing regional practice and play a key role in shaping the future of surveying services across the Mid-Atlantic market.
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