Survey Department Manager
We are partnered with a nationally recognized geospatial and surveying firm with more than 6,000 employees across the United States. Due to continued growth and a strong backlog of large-scale infrastructure, transportation, energy, and land development projects, our client is seeking a Survey Department Manager to lead and expand their Atlanta, Georgia operations. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity offering the chance to oversee a talented team, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in delivering some of the region's most impactful projects.
The Survey Department Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading the daily operations, performance, and strategic growth of the Survey Department in the Atlanta market.
- Managing survey managers, project surveyors, field crews, and office staff to ensure successful project delivery.
- Overseeing the execution of boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and infrastructure surveys.
- Establishing and maintaining quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Collaborating with engineering, geospatial, and project management teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Supporting business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal development, and project presentations.
- Managing departmental budgets, staffing forecasts, scheduling, utilization, and overall operational performance.
The Survey Department Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia, or the ability to obtain reciprocity quickly.
- 10+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership and departmental management responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, geomatics technologies, and industry best practices.
- Experience managing large-scale transportation, infrastructure, utility, municipal, or land development projects.
- Proven track record of leading teams, mentoring staff, and developing future survey leaders.
- Proficiency with modern survey equipment, GPS/GNSS technologies, LiDAR, UAV platforms, and survey software.
- Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee stock ownership and/or long-term incentive opportunities.
- Significant career advancement potential within a growing national organization.
- Access to cutting-edge technology, high-profile projects, and industry-leading resources.
- Flexible work environment and strong corporate support infrastructure.
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