Survey Department Manager

Gilder Search Group; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group, headquartered in Doylestown, PA, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor leader to drive a robust surveying department. You will supervise office personnel and field crews, manage schedules, and oversee contracts and client relationships for municipal and private projects.

With 15+ years in land surveying, you will guide proposals, site development initiatives, and public works challenges, contributing to growth and service excellence in a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania.
• 15+ years of experience in Land Surveying.
• Strong understanding of proposals, contracts, and client interactions.
• Proven ability to manage teams and schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with site development projects, public works, and private sector challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the efforts of approximately six office personnel and five field crews.
• Oversee scheduling, project assignments, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment among drafters, base plan preparers, and field crews.
• Prepare and manage contracts and proposals for both municipal and private sector projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring strong relationships and satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to bring in new business and enhance existing client partnerships.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain the high quality of service that has defined our firm for over a century.
• Support growth initiatives through efficient project management and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client relations

Proposals & contracts

Scheduling

Coordination of field crews

Job description

About Us

Our firm is a well-respected leader in surveying and land development services in southeastern Pennsylvania. With five offices and a history of steady growth, we specialize in municipal and private sector projects, including land design for warehousing, residential developments, pharmaceutical facilities, and public works such as water and sewer authorities. Our headquarters in Doylestown, PA, is home to a dynamic team that drives the company forward.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Supervise and coordinate the efforts of approximately six office personnel and five field crews.
• Oversee scheduling, project assignments, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment among drafters, base plan preparers, and field crews.

Client & Proposal Management

• Prepare and manage contracts and proposals for both municipal and private sector projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring strong relationships and satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to bring in new business and enhance existing client partnerships.

Strategic Oversight

• Collaborate with leadership to maintain the high quality of service that has defined our firm for over a century.
• Support growth initiatives through efficient project management and operational excellence.
  

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania (required).
• 15+ years of experience in Land Surveying
• Strong understanding of proposals, contracts, and client interactions.
• Proven ability to manage teams and schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with site development projects, public works, and private sector challenges.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and grow a well-established department in a firm with a long-standing reputation.
  
• A supportive leadership team willing to provide the resources and autonomy needed for success.
• Work on diverse and impactful projects, from municipal improvements to large-scale private developments.
• Compensation: ~$130,000, depending on experience and qualifications