Head of Survey Operations

Jqolusa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jqolusa in Atlanta, GA seeks a Director of Survey to lead the Survey Department and deliver high-quality projects for internal and external clients. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across budgeting, scheduling, staff development, and quality control, partnering with company leadership to reach business goals.

The Director drives survey initiatives, mentors staff, and collaborates with leadership to ensure financial accountability and growth opportunities within a diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Professional Surveyor (PS) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• 5+ years of Survey leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing survey projects, field crews, and office staff.
• Experience with project financial management, budgeting, and projections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, mentor, and develop Survey staff.
• Improve Survey processes, efficiency, accountability, and performance.
• Work with the Business Development Team to identify and prioritize Survey pursuits.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for Survey services.
• Participate in client meetings and business development activities as needed.
• Review Survey project profit/loss and financial performance.
• Oversee Survey project delivery, quality, schedules, budgets, and final deliverables; resolve issues.
• Manage daily scheduling of Survey field crews and office staff.
• Coordinate resources to balance project needs and staff workloads.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities.
• Develop annual Survey staff training budget.
• Review timesheets and expenses; monitor workload and performance.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Professional Surveyor (PS) license required

10+ years of progressive surveying experience

5+ years of Survey leadership or management experience preferred

Experience managing survey projects, field crews, and office staff

Experience with project financial management, budgeting, and projections preferred

Job description

Jqolusa in Atlanta, GA seeks a Director of Survey to lead the Survey Department and deliver high-quality projects for internal and external clients. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across budgeting, scheduling, staff development, and quality control, partnering with company leadership to reach business goals.

The Director drives survey initiatives, mentors staff, and collaborates with leadership to ensure financial accountability and growth opportunities within a diverse