Managing Director of Land Survey

DesignForce; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible hybrid work options

Job summary

DesignForce is seeking a Managing Director of Land Survey to lead the land survey department, directing technical production and cross-functional collaboration with senior leaders. You will drive strategic plans, ensure accurate survey drawings, and uphold high-quality standards for complex projects.

The role requires strong PM, teamwork and regulatory knowledge, with a focus on mentoring staff and expanding client partnerships in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of land survey experience.
• Expertise in land survey engineering fundamentals.
• Licensed Land Surveyor (LS).
• Strong knowledge of surveying regulations and standards.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of survey drawings from field data and instructions.
• Lead survey drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Direct and review the technical workflow phase.
• Enforce high-quality standards across projects.
• Prepare stakeout layouts and field staff cut sheets.
• Coordinate schedules with Land Survey and Civil teams.
• Develop client and partner relationships.
• Share subject matter expertise via trainings.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Now Hiring: Managing Director of Land Survey

Key Responsibilities:

The Managing Director of Land Survey will be a key leaders responsible for overseeing and advancing our client's land surveying operations. This role involves strategic planning, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of survey projects. The Director of Land Survey will oversee the technical production of the Land Survey department while working closely with other senior leaders in the firm to enhance all aspects of land survey project execution. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the accurate development of survey drawings and maps consisting of layouts, arrangements and flow sheets from field data, sketches, existing utility mapping and verbal and written instructions from general engineering and survey information.
• Oversee the successful development of survey drawings using mainly AutoCAD and Civil 3D software platforms.
• Direct, oversee, and review the entire technical phase of the workflow process.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of high-quality standards throughout all aspects of the projects.
• Oversee the preparation of construction stakeout layouts and of cut sheets for field staff.
• Coordinate project schedules both externally and internally with the Land Survey team and Civil Teams to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Assist in enhancing design standards and champion enforcing standards on project deliverables with all project staff.
• Develop and nurture important client and strategic partner relationships.
• Seek out and participate in opportunities to share subject matter expertise with staff through formal and informal training processes, including lunch’n’learns and workshops.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 + years of experience within the land survey field.
• Expertise in the engineering fundamentals related to land survey and site/civil engineering.
• Licensed Land Surveyor (LS).
• Strong knowledge of land surveying regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Exemplary teamwork, interpersonal, and project management skills.

What They Offer

Our client is committed to their people. To show this commitment, they offer a comprehensive benefits package curated to ensure that their employees lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Key benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund with employer contributions.
• Competitive paid time off and paid holidays.
• On-demand external career coach.
• Hands on mentorship.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Options With Dual Workspace Setup.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status.