Director of Surveying

AEC Talent Acquisition; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AEC Talent Acquisition represents an established, Florida-based surveying practice seeking a Director of Surveying to lead, expand, and shape its central Florida Survey Department. The role combines technical leadership with strategic business growth, mentoring staff, and strengthening client relationships.

The successful candidate will oversee boundary, topo, platting, construction, and related surveying activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and profitable growth across the

Qualifications

• Current Florida PSM license or ability to obtain licensure through endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of Florida surveying practices and regulations.
• Experience leading surveying teams, projects, and operational functions.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and project delivery.
• Solid financial, business, and operational management skills.
• Experience with modern surveying workflows and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Survey Department operations, personnel, and resources.
• Develop departmental goals, metrics, and growth strategies; drive performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff; establish succession plans.
• Act as the senior technical authority for surveying matters; oversee deliverables.
• Manage projects from proposal to completion within budget and schedule.
• Develop pricing strategies; monitor profitability and utilization.
• Identify opportunities to expand surveying services and markets.
• Champion modern surveying technologies and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

UAV mapping

LiDAR

GIS

Job description

Director of Surveying

Central Florida

Lead the Future of Surveying

An established and growing multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Director of Surveying to lead, expand, and shape its Survey Department. Backed by a strong client base, experienced field and office staff, and significant investments in advanced technologies including UAV/drone mapping, LiDAR, terrestrial scanning, GNSS/GPS, and cutting-edge survey equipment, this role offers a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial surveying leader to make a lasting impact.

This is more than a department management position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of an established surveying practice, influence strategic growth initiatives, build and mentor a high-performing team, strengthen client relationships, and help drive the firm's continued success throughout Central Florida.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an established surveying practice with a strong reputation and existing client relationships.
• Shape the future direction of the department through strategic planning and operational leadership.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside engineering, planning, and development professionals.
• Influence investments in emerging technologies and innovative surveying solutions.
• Build, mentor, and develop the next generation of surveying professionals.
• Take ownership of departmental financial performance, growth initiatives, and long-term business strategy.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and visibility with executive leadership.
• Play a key role in expanding services throughout one of Florida's fastest-growing regions.

Position Overview

The Director of Surveying serves as the senior surveying leader responsible for the technical, operational, financial, and strategic performance of the Survey Department. This individual will oversee all professional surveying services, including boundary, topographic, platting, construction, and related surveying activities while ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and profitable growth.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) who combines exceptional technical expertise with proven leadership abilities, business acumen, and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Department Leadership

• Lead and oversee all Survey Department operations, personnel, and resources.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, performance metrics, and growth strategies.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop professional, technical, and field staff.
• Establish succession plans and support professional development throughout the team.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the firm's senior technical authority for surveying matters.
• Provide professional oversight, responsible charge, and review of surveying deliverables.
• Direct boundary, easement, right-of-way, retracement, and legal description determinations.
• Ensure compliance with Florida statutes, professional standards, and internal QA/QC procedures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to surveyors, technicians, CAD professionals, and field crews.

Project & Client Management

• Oversee surveying projects from proposal through completion.
• Ensure projects are appropriately scoped, staffed, scheduled, and delivered within budget.
• Act as a senior advisor and client contact on complex assignments.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, design professionals, contractors, attorneys, and public agencies.
• Support multidisciplinary project delivery across engineering, planning, and surveying teams.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage departmental revenue, profitability, utilization, backlog, and staffing objectives.
• Develop pricing strategies and project fee structures.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Assist executive leadership with strategic investment decisions involving technology, staffing, and equipment.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities to expand surveying services and enter new markets.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of services, and fee estimates.
• Collaborate with leadership to support organic growth and market expansion.

Innovation & Technology

• Champion the use of modern surveying technologies and workflows.
• Evaluate emerging technology solutions and recommend strategic investments.
• Develop workflows and service offerings related to LiDAR, terrestrial scanning, UAVs, GIS, and advanced data collection technologies.
• Help maintain the firm's position as a technologically advanced surveying practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) license, or ability to obtain Florida licensure through endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of Florida land surveying practices and regulations.
• Experience leading surveying teams, projects, and operational functions.
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and project delivery.
• Strong financial, business, and operational management skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern field-to-finish survey workflows.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive professional surveying experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or department management experience.
• Background in boundary, topographic, construction, platting, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Familiarity with UAV/drone mapping, LiDAR, terrestrial scanning, GIS, GNSS/GPS, and related technologies.
• Existing relationships within Florida's development, engineering, construction, or municipal markets.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a visionary leader who enjoys both the technical and business sides of surveying. This individual is motivated by the opportunity to build teams, mentor professionals, strengthen client relationships, drive growth, and create a lasting impact within a thriving organization. If you are looking for a role where your leadership, expertise, and entrepreneurial mindset can directly influence the future of a growing surveying practice, this is an exceptional opportunity.