Group Leader, Survey - Louisville

The Kleingers Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Kleingers Academy and Development

Job summary

The Kleingers Group is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to lead the Louisville survey group, overseeing production, budgets, and schedules while ensuring professional standards and policy adherence.

The role includes day-to-day management of the team, coordination with clients and stakeholders, and collaboration with other departments to promote services. Kentucky licensure is required for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years surveying experience, including team leadership and production coordination.
• Strong project management and client communication skills.
• Ability to lead QA/QC and ensure project budgets and schedules are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, day-to-day guidance to the survey group.
• Oversee training, goal setting, and performance accountability.
• Maintain engagement and retention of staff and stay current on surveying topics.
• Coordinate with Department Director and act as primary client contact when needed.
• Support business development and maintain external professional networks.
• Review and sign survey plats/reports; ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Kentucky Survey License

Job description

The Kleingers Group is looking for a licensed Professional Surveyor to serve as Survey Group Leader for our Louisville office. This position is responsible for leading and managing the survey group’s production of projects, within budget and schedule, while utilizing applicable technology and adhering to defined professional standards, as well as company policies and procedures. This role is responsible for overseeing the group’s work done on a day-to-day basis and the quality of the final product. This role will typically work on several concurrent projects and frequently has project management responsibilities. When project management responsibilities are assigned, will be the principal communications link between the firm, the client, and other stakeholders. A Professional Land Survey license (Kentucky) is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, technical, day-to-day support, guidance, and input to the group and other project team members as appropriate.
• Supervision of the group including training, clarity of expectations, setting goals & objectives, and holding employees accountable for performance.
• Responsible for keeping team fully engaged with focus on retention of successful employees.
• Stay in touch with legislative, technical, and professional topics that affect the survey group.
• Regularly and effectively communicate with Department Director.
• Conduct and oversee project planning and analysis.
• Serve as primary client contact and project manager as needed.
• Assist Business Development efforts by participating in presentations, interviews, or other activities to showcase technical expertise.
• Build and improve external corporate image by active participation in appropriate organizations or networking events.
• Promote other internal service lines to existing and potential clients including engineering design, landscaping design, and roadway/transportation design.
• Review, sign and seal any survey plats or reports prepared in accordance with law.
• Responsible for QA/QC of all groups work product.
• Meet or exceed financial and performance metrics for the group.
• Provide recommendations to improve the production process, as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Kentucky Survey License
• Minimum 5 consecutive years surveying experience including 2 years successfully leading production and coordinating technical activities.

The Kleingers Group provides design solutions for a wide range of public, private, institutional, and corporate clients. We focus on providing site civil engineering, athletic field design, transportation engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture and community planning services. With offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Akron, Louisville, and Tampa, we are able provide our clients with the personal attention and service that has become our trademark.

Kleingers Core Values

• Honor Our Commitments
• Listen To Our Clients
• Deliver An Exceptional Client Experience
• Build Lasting Relationships
• Do The Right Thing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plus matching up to 50%
• Shareholder options
• Hybrid work schedule options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Experience-based PTO, Unlimited Sick Time, Volunteer Hours
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
• Kleingers Academy and Development Training

Why Kleingers Is YOUR Destination Employer

• 100% Employee Owned (ESOP)
• People-First Culture – our employees are our best asset. We walk the talk. Kleingers believes in their employees and sets them up for success.
• Community-Based Projects - make a difference by working on meaningful projects with lasting, positive impacts upon the communities where you live and work.
• Career Growth - career paths and plenty of opportunities for advancement.
• Personal Development – we offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether it is training, development, or coaching we are committed to your growth.
• Get Paid to Pay it Forward – Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about!
• Be You! – We value equity, inclusion, and belonging. Kleingers welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives and insights.

Personal Qualities We Value

• Creative & Design-Savvy: You have a natural eye for design and can turn ideas into visually engaging materials.
• Detail-Oriented: You thrive on getting the little things right and delivering high-quality work every time.
• Self-Starter: You take initiative, are comfortable working independently, and enjoy a good challenge.
• Collaborative: You're a team player who can work across departments and get things done together.
• Problem Solver: You can think on your feet and come up with innovative solutions to marketing challenges.
• Organized: You love keeping things in order and making sure the right resources are at your fingertips.

The Kleingers Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.