Survey Department Manager

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a Survey Department Manager to lead operations across multiple locations in the US. You will coordinate personnel, equipment, contracts, and budgets while aligning with regional leadership to drive project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in surveying and management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in financial performance, contract negotiations, and client relationship management. This role is based in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive surveying and management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage operations and staffing for a multi-location Area.
• Successful experience in evaluating and managing the financial performance of professional services operations.
• Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for multiple locations within the US area and coordinate with senior management.
• Plan staffing, budgets, and contracts to develop offices capable of handling large projects.
• Implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency and QA/QC compliance.
• Review performance data to monitor productivity and goal progress.
• Develop and mentor professional staff and maintain client relationships.
• Represent the company at all levels of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Contract negotiations

Communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Survey Department Manager

US-GA-Atlanta

Job ID: 26-8025

# of Openings: 1

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

The Area Operations Manager will oversee the operations for multiple locations throughout the assigned area of the US. The candidate will coordinate all aspects of area operations, including management of personnel, equipment, contracts, and budgets, as well as, communicating with senior management across the region. The ideal candidate will be able to perform these duties satisfactorily.

• Work with Regional Operations Director, Area Director, and Project Management staff within the Area to establish operational plans and staffing levels to develop offices capable of performing multiple large-scale projects
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and compliance by production staff
• Review performance data (financial, budgets and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Monitor and develop professional staff to maximize their potential
• Assist with developing and maintaining positive client relationships
• Serves as Company representative at all levels of operations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive surveying and management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage operations and staffing for a multi-location Area
• Successful experience in evaluating and managing the financial performance of professional services operations
• Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor license and or Professional Engineering License preferred