Geomatics Director

VHB; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Geomatics Director to oversee and lead its dynamic Geomatics team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including extensive management of clients and staff. Responsibilities include developing service strategies, managing project execution, and promoting innovative solutions. The role offers a flexible hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative culture that values engagement and growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects.
• 10+ years of client, staff, and project management experience.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support service line strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify new services.
• Manage a team of Geomatics professionals.

Skills

Management skills

Strategic thinking

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

BS in Survey Engineering or related field

VA Land Surveyor license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Geomatics Director

Location: 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 the District of Columbia. The director will oversee program and project management, supervise the Survey/Geomatics team across these locations, and serve as a key conduit between regional leadership and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support service line strategies aligned with VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning.
• Align service offerings to market requirements.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify new services or skills.
• Develop growth plans and identify market opportunities and strategies, including key hires and business development.
• Promote awareness of available technologies within the Geomatics team.
• Deploy leading‑edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects more effectively.
• Develop client solutions that leverage data and technologies.
• Develop and implement consistent work processes and standards with leadership groups.
• Implement quality plans with discipline groups.
• Review client and quality audit feedback and implement best practices regionally.
• Create project plans, identify and organize resources, and execute projects to completion.
• Monitor project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Promote work sharing across offices and advise on staff deployment for major projects.
• Manage a team of Geomatics professionals, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and discipline.
• Participate in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent management skills with emphasis on performance recognition and development.
• Strategic ability to identify and implement innovative ideas that add value.
• Broad technical skillset with professional mastery.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently and collaborate effectively.
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Skills and knowledge commensurate with required experience and job level.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best‑in‑class benefits and flexible hybrid work environment.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.