Senior Director of Surveying (Hybrid)

CAGE Engineering, Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with up to 4% match

Hybrid work options

Paid holidays & time off

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

CAGE Engineering, a leader in civil engineering, surveying, and construction management, seeks a Director of Surveying in Lisle, IL. You will lead, scale, and mentor the surveying team, oversee operations, budgets, and client relationships to deliver land development projects.

The role blends strategic leadership with technical oversight; required are a PLS license and 15+ years of experience. Hybrid work options and a competitive compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• 15+ years of land surveying experience with leadership or management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying operations including boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, and land development surveys.
• Oversee accuracy, quality, and compliance of survey deliverables.
• Set technical standards and workflows for field and office operations.
• Provide senior-level review of plats, legal descriptions, maps, and survey documents.
• Support implementation and optimization of surveying technology and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelors in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Eng

PLS license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

CAGE Engineering, a leader in civil engineering, surveying, and construction management, seeks a Director of Surveying in Lisle, IL. You will lead, scale, and mentor the surveying team, oversee operations, budgets, and client relationships to deliver land development projects.

The role blends strategic leadership with technical oversight; required are a PLS license and 15+ years of experience. Hybrid work options and a competitive compensation package are offered.