Geomatics Survey Manager

VHB; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity on complex projects

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hauppauge, NY seeks a Manager for their Survey/Geomatics group. The role involves overseeing program management, leading a skilled team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects using data-driven technologies. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in Survey/Geomatics, including significant leadership responsibility. A BS in a relevant field is required, and a Professional Land Surveyor license is preferred. This position offers an estimated salary range of $160,000 to $180,000, reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing Survey/Geomatics projects.
• 5+ years of client/staff/project management experience.
• Professional Land Surveyor license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct service line strategies.
• Collaborate to identify new services and skills.
• Monitor financial performance of the Survey/Geomatics group.
• Create and execute project plans.
• Manage the Survey/Geomatics team, including hiring and training.

Skills

Management skills

Performance recognition

Technical proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, GIS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manager for the Survey/Geomatics group, based in Hauppauge (Long Island), NY. This role involves overall program/project management, leading and scaling the team for diverse projects, and employing data‑driven technologies to ensure high‑quality deliverables for our client.

Learn more about our Geomatics team at VHB: Geomatics

RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Line

• Develops and directs 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 and identifies market opportunities and strategies, such as key hires and the development of business opportunities while meeting the expectations
• Monitors and maintains the financial performance of the Survey/Geomatics group

Data‑Driven Technologies

• Promotes the awareness of available technologies within the Survey/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

QA/QC Practices

• 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

Project Management

• 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 Survey/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
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures

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

• 10+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 5+ years of client/staff/project management
• BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field
• Professional Land Surveyor license preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $160,000‑180,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.