Associate Director, Survey Operations & Growth

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

401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

Relocation Assistance Available

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company, based in Apex, NC, seeks an Associate Director for the Charlotte BCSC office to oversee field and office survey operations, drive quality, and support expansion in the Charlotte market.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining technical excellence, and scaling operations with strong project management and client communication skills. North Carolina PLS preferred and AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required.

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.

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

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying/Geomatics/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS/Robotic total stations

Job description

Bateman Civil Survey Company, based in Apex, NC, seeks an Associate Director for the Charlotte BCSC office to oversee field and office survey operations, drive quality, and support expansion in the Charlotte market.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining technical excellence, and scaling operations with strong project management and client communication skills. North Carolina PLS preferred and AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required.