Associate Director, Survey Operations (Charlotte)

Bateman Civil Survey Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Long Term Disability

401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

Tuition Assistance

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Career development opportunities

Latest state of the art technologies

Laid-Back Family Culture

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Co. (BCSC) seeks an Associate Director for the Charlotte office to lead survey operations, mentor staff, and drive growth in the Charlotte market.

The role requires 7+ years in surveying, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and a track record of managing field and office teams. Expect budget oversight, client coordination, and formalizing SOPs to elevate project delivery.

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.
• 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.

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

Mentoring

Client communication

Survey operations

GPS/ robotic total stations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics or Civil Engineering

NC PLS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS

Robotic total stations

Drones/UAS

Job description

Bateman Civil Survey Co. (BCSC) seeks an Associate Director for the Charlotte office to lead survey operations, mentor staff, and drive growth in the Charlotte market.

The role requires 7+ years in surveying, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and a track record of managing field and office teams. Expect budget oversight, client coordination, and formalizing SOPs to elevate project delivery.