Survey Department Manager

Huntsville Technical Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Pregnancy disability leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral bonuses

Mentorship program

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking a Survey Department Manager to lead day-to-day land surveying operations across diverse projects in the AEC sector. You will coordinate client communications, proposals, invoicing, and oversee survey crews while driving new business development and revenue growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Professional Land Surveyor license with 10+ years of experience and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Ability to generate revenue through client base and new business development.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Land Surveying operations.
• Manage client communication and project invoicing.
• Prepare proposals and oversee multiple survey crews.
• Drive new business development across survey/geospatial services.

Skills

Land Surveying

Business development

Project management

Client communication

Job description

Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high-impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? My National 600 million dollar 80+offices, +3500 person ENR Top fastest growing AEC firm is seeking a Department Manager who will be responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of the Survey Department.

As a Survey Department Manager, you'll lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from the field to final deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision all come together. You’ll oversee a wide range of survey services, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with some of the best minds in AEC.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Land Surveying Operation including:

• Client Communication (internal and external).
• Project Proposal Preparation & Invoicing.
• Overseeing 2 or more Survey Crews.
• New Business Development combines existing clients with my clients diverse Survey/Geospatial disciplines, including 3D High Definition Laser Scanning, Mobile Lidar Mapping, Rail Surveying, GPS and Conventional Surveys.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor License required.
• 10+ years of experience in all areas of the job description.
• Must be able to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At my client, their people are their most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

• reimbursement for education
• a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities