Director of Surveying, PSM

Orionplacement; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks a Director of Surveying in Kissimmee, FL to lead our established Survey Department. This on-site leadership role involves guiding a skilled team across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and subdivision surveys, while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

You will oversee project delivery, budgets, and relationships, leveraging AutoCAD Civil 3D, GNSS/GPS, UAV surveying, LiDAR, and GIS to drive excellence and growth in our surveying services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years of professional surveying experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience leading surveying projects, teams, or departmental operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction surveying and subdivision platting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Survey Department operations, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and project delivery.
• Mentor professional surveyors, technical staff, and field crews.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision platting, and as-built surveys.
• Serve as the department's senior technical authority, reviewing and sealing deliverables.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards for accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Manage departmental budgets, revenue, profitability, utilization, and performance.
• Oversee surveying projects from proposals to completion.
• Build client relationships, develop proposals, identify growth opportunities.
• Champion modern surveying technologies including AutoCAD Civil 3D, GNSS/GPS, UAV/drone surveying, LiDAR, GIS.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GNSS/GPS

UAV/drone surveying

LiDAR

GIS

Job description

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead an established Survey Department and play a key role in shaping its future growth and success.
• Take ownership of high-impact surveying projects across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and land development markets.
• Enjoy the autonomy to lead your team, influence departmental strategy, and drive technical excellence.
• Collaborate with talented civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and field professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
• Work with modern surveying technology and bring innovative ideas to a company that values your expertise.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, retirement matching, and professional growth opportunities.

Location

Kissimmee, FL | On-site

Join us at our Kissimmee office, where you'll work directly with our surveying professionals and field crews. This is a fully on-site leadership opportunity that provides the collaboration, visibility, and hands-on involvement needed to lead a successful Survey Department.

Note

Candidates must hold a current Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) license or be eligible to obtain Florida licensure immediately through endorsement. A minimum of 5 years of professional surveying experience is required, along with the ability to lead surveying operations and work on-site in Kissimmee, FL.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, multidisciplinary engineering and surveying firm committed to delivering exceptional land development and infrastructure solutions. Our team brings together talented professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. We're looking for an experienced surveying leader who is excited to develop our team, strengthen client relationships, and help shape the future of our Survey Department.

Job Description

As our Director of Surveying, you'll lead our surveying operations, guide a talented team, and oversee the successful delivery of diverse surveying projects. You'll have the opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and business acumen to make a meaningful impact.

• Lead daily Survey Department operations, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and project delivery.
• Manage and mentor professional surveyors, technical staff, and field crews while building a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, subdivision platting, and as-built surveys.
• Serve as the department's senior technical authority, reviewing and signing and sealing professional surveying deliverables as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Manage departmental budgets, revenue, profitability, utilization, and operational performance.
• Oversee surveying projects from initial proposals through successful completion.
• Build lasting client relationships, develop proposals, and identify opportunities to grow our surveying services.
• Champion modern surveying technologies, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, GNSS/GPS, UAV/drone surveying, LiDAR, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) license or ability to obtain Florida licensure immediately through endorsement.
• 5+ years of professional surveying experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven experience leading surveying projects, teams, or departmental operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction surveying, subdivision platting, and professional survey review.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and modern surveying workflows.
• Experience with project budgets, resource planning, quality control, and client management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• 5+ years of project, team, or departmental leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead an established department while making a lasting impact on our team, projects, and continued growth. We value collaboration, professional development, and empowering our leaders to make meaningful decisions.

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with a 3% company match.

If you're an experienced surveying professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2231

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance