Geomatics Director

VHB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Geomatics Director in the Mid-Atlantic to lead the Survey/Geomatics team across Virginia and DC. You will oversee program and project management, ensure technical execution, and drive business growth while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

You will manage a team of Geomatics professionals, shape service line strategies, and collaborate with regional leadership to deliver innovative solutions and maintain high standards across locations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing Survey/Geomatics projects, incl. 10+ years PM experience.
• BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, GIS, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field.
• VA Land Surveyor license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports service line strategies aligned with regional planning and pursuits.
• Aligns service offerings to market requirements and identifies new services or skills.
• Leads growth plans, identifies market opportunities, and manages staffing and budgets.
• Promotes technologies within the Geomatics team and deploys new processes to improve efficiency.
• Develops client solutions using data and technologies and ensures quality plans.
• Creates project plans, allocates resources, and drives projects to completion.
• Oversees budgets, scopes, and schedules; ensures performance and client satisfaction.
• Manages Geomatics professionals, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance.

Skills

Management

Strategic thinking

Technical skills

Safety awareness

MS Office

Communication

Team leadership

Organization

Mentoring

Education

BS in Survey Engineering/Geomatics/GIS/Engineering/Reality Capture

VA Land Surveyor license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Geomatics Director | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA

VHB’s Mid-Atlantic Geomatics Team is seeking a Geomatics Director to lead its dynamic group serving Virginia and District of Columbia . This position is responsible for the overall program and project management, as well as the performance of the Survey/Geomatics team across these locations. The role serves as a key conduit between regional leadership and technical staff—providing hands-on oversight of project standards, technical execution, and program development, while driving business growth, ensuring client satisfaction, and upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports service line strategies and initiatives that support VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning/strategic pursuits.
• Aligns service offerings to VHB’s market requirements.
• Collaborates with regional leadership to identify and provide new services or skills.
• Develops growth plans. Identifies market opportunities and strategies, such as key hires and the development of business opportunities, while meeting the expectations of internal stakeholders.
• Promotes awareness of available technologies within the Geomatics team.
• Identifies and deploys leading-edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects more effectively and better serve clients.
• Develops client solutions benefitting from advancements and applications of data and technologies.
• Works with leadership groups to develop and implement consistent work processes and standards.
• Works with discipline groups to develop and implement quality plans.
• Reviews client and quality audit feedback and develops plans to implement best practices across the region.
• Creates project plans, identifies, and organizes resources, and successfully executes projects to completion.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Promotes work sharing across offices and advises on the deployment of staff on major projects and pursuits.
• Manages a team of Geomatics professionals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coaching and motivating; and addressing problems.
• Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent management skills with an emphasis on performance recognition and development
• Ability to strategically identify and implement innovative ideas that add value
• Proficient in a broad array of technical skills with professional mastery
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with others
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 10+ years of client/staff/project management
• BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field
• VA Land Surveyor license required

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 to $205,000 if located in Virginia. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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