Associate Director

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey in Apex/Charlotte is seeking an Associate Director to oversee all survey-related operations in the Charlotte office, including field and office staff, project execution, quality control, and departmental growth.

This role provides leadership across boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and utility surveys, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards while mentoring staff and supporting strategic expansion in the Charlotte market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in surveying, including leadership or management roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a target of 60–70% billable utilization while balancing leadership responsibilities.
• Oversee all survey operations for the Charlotte office, including fieldwork and office production.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all survey deliverables.
• Manage project lifecycles from proposal through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and assist in negotiations with clients.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with company leadership to align Charlotte operations with overall company goals.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for both field and office workflows.
• Oversee training programs for field crews and CAD staff, ensuring adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Support business development efforts and help grow the Charlotte market presence.
• Step into project management or operational roles as needed during high workload periods or staff absences.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy across all survey types.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

About us

Bateman Civil Survey is a leading land surveying and civil engineering firm headquartered in the heart of Apex, North Carolina. We have been providing premium services across this great state and throughout the East Coast for over twenty years. We have an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Each engineer, technician, project manager, and administrator are part of a team that recognizes the inherent value of its every member. We take pride in our work and love what we do. We take full advantage of the advances in equipment and technology and are driven to learn and grow at the pace of the world around us. We are looking for team members and leaders that will help us continue to move from “the way we’ve always done it” to a greater level of efficiency and quality than we’ve ever known. That’s where you come in – won’t you join us?

About the position

The Associate Director for the Charlotte BCSC office is responsible for assisting director in overseeing all survey-related operations within the Charlotte office, including field and office staff, project execution, quality control, and departmental growth. This role provides leadership across all surveying disciplines, including boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and utility surveys—ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

The position plays a critical role in scaling operations, mentoring staff, maintaining technical excellence, and supporting strategic expansion in the Charlotte market.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a target of 60–70% billable utilization while balancing leadership responsibilities.
• Oversee all survey operations for the Charlotte office, including fieldwork and office production.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all survey deliverables.
• Manage project lifecycles from proposal through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and assist in negotiations with clients.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with company leadership to align Charlotte operations with overall company goals.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for both field and office workflows.
• Oversee training programs for field crews and CAD staff, ensuring adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Support business development efforts and help grow the Charlotte market presence.
• Step into project management or operational roles as needed during high workload periods or staff absences.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy across all survey types.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in surveying, including leadership or management roles.