Director of Survey Operations

Gilder Search Group; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Somerville, NJ seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead our Survey Department. The role requires directing a team of surveyors and technicians, managing projects and client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will apply NJ surveying standards and modern techniques, drive quality assurance, and optimize department resources for profitability while staying current with new surveying technologies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey.
• Minimum 10 years of land surveying experience with project management.
• Strong leadership, client communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Department with visionary direction and standards.
• Oversee surveyors, technicians and staff to ensure performance.
• Manage surveying projects for quality, timeliness and budget.
• Build and maintain client relationships and service quality.
• Apply surveying principles, techniques and NJ regulations to projects.
• Implement QA controls to ensure accuracy of data and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with state and local surveying codes.
• Manage department budgets and resources for profitability.
• Stay updated with latest surveying technologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project oversight

Client interaction

Technical expertise

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Technology integration

Job description

Gilder Search Group in Somerville, NJ seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead our Survey Department. The role requires directing a team of surveyors and technicians, managing projects and client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will apply NJ surveying standards and modern techniques, drive quality assurance, and optimize department resources for profitability while staying current with new surveying technologies.