Senior Geospatial Operations Lead (RPLS) – Austin/Houston

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

LTD & STD

401k with match

PTO & Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor license to lead geospatial projects in Austin or Houston. You will direct field crews, manage budgets, and drive project milestones.

You should have 5+ years post-licensure experience, strong leadership, and a background in geomatics. Expect collaboration across disciplines and a focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-licensure progressive experience (5+ years) in surveying or geospatial leadership.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas.
• Associates or Bachlor Degree in Geomatics preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surveying practices and geospatial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead business development efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and manage team members through performance management.
• Collaborate with departments and discipline leads on objectives and milestones.
• Oversee land surveying activities including boundary analysis for large-scale projects.
• Sign and seal surveys, maps, and related documents as the responsible professional.
• Manage multiple projects with strong time and budget control.
• Promote safe work practices and in-process quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Organizational skills

Analytical

Education

RPLS Texas license

Geomatics degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil3D

Job description

WGI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor license to lead geospatial projects in Austin or Houston. You will direct field crews, manage budgets, and drive project milestones.

You should have 5+ years post-licensure experience, strong leadership, and a background in geomatics. Expect collaboration across disciplines and a focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.