Land Survey Department Manager

The Survey Department Manager will lead a team in coordinating and overseeing diverse survey projects across industrial, commercial, residential, and energy/utility sectors. This role involves managing the survey department, ensuring efficient operations, fostering teamwork, and promoting professional development. Responsibilities include client collaboration, project proposal development, and maintaining high quality standards.

• Collaborate with clients to determine survey specifications, equipment needs, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Lead the development of project proposals and define project tasks, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Establish project goals and ensure adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Provide leadership in managing day-to-day survey operations, including preparation of survey drawings and deliverables.
• Coordinate with field and office staff for project development and timely project delivery.
• Manage project budgets, analyze profitability, and monitor revenue generation.
• Conduct team meetings, evaluate project progress, and maintain client satisfaction.
• Prepare client billing information, manage collections, and identify additional revenue opportunities.
• Review and sign project contracts, change orders, and oversee project scope.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop staff within the survey department.
• Collaborate with other department managers to optimize resource allocation and project scheduling.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics or equivalent
• Registration as a Professional Surveyor or ability to become registered as a Professional Surveyor

Knowledge and Experience

• 10 years of experience in the field of land surveying, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking.
• Experience with various surveying technologies and equipment, such as total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and laser scanners.
• Familiarity with relevant surveying software and tools, including but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Leica Cyclone.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to land surveying, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and state-specific surveying requirements.
• Experience in project management methodologies and techniques, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, and survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues and address challenges encountered during survey projects.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior surveying staff, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction, with a focus on delivering high-quality surveying services on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Sound understanding of financial management.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and client satisfaction.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.