Associate Director - Survey

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company in Charlotte seeks an Associate Director to lead survey operations across field and office teams, ensure quality control, and drive growth in the Charlotte market.

You will mentor staff, manage project lifecycles, and implement SOPs while aligning with company standards and strategic goals. This senior role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and client relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive surveying experience with leadership or management roles.
• Strong knowledge of field and office survey operations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• North Carolina PLS preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership and team development across field and office.
• Understanding of various survey types (boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA, etc.).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal surveying regulations and standards.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency with survey technology (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, drones/UAS a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 60-70% billable utilization while leading the Charlotte office.
• 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 and budgeting.
• Prepare proposals and contracts; assist in client negotiations.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with leadership to align Charlotte with company goals.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for field and office workflows.
• Oversee training programs for field crews and CAD staff; promote best practices and new technologies.
• Support business development and expand Charlotte market presence.
• Step into project management/operational roles during high workload periods.
• Evaluate and implement new survey technologies for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying/Civil engineering

NC PLS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS/Robotic total stations

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.

• 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.


• Strong working knowledge of field and office survey operations.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.


• North Carolina PLS (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe) preferred.


• Strong leadership and team development skills across both field and office environments.


• Comprehensive understanding of multiple survey types (boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA, etc.).


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal surveying regulations and standards.


• Strong project management and organizational abilities.


• Ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and operational performance.


• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.


• Proficiency in survey technology (GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, drones/UAS is a plus).


• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drafting standards.