Survey Department Manager

Gilder Search Group; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Somerville, NJ seeks a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead our Survey Department. The role requires directing a team of surveyors and technicians, managing projects and client relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will apply NJ surveying standards and modern techniques, drive quality assurance, and optimize department resources for profitability while staying current with new surveying technologies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey.
• Minimum 10 years of land surveying experience with project management.
• Strong leadership, client communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Department with visionary direction and standards.
• Oversee surveyors, technicians and staff to ensure performance.
• Manage surveying projects for quality, timeliness and budget.
• Build and maintain client relationships and service quality.
• Apply surveying principles, techniques and NJ regulations to projects.
• Implement QA controls to ensure accuracy of data and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with state and local surveying codes.
• Manage department budgets and resources for profitability.
• Stay updated with latest surveying technologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project oversight

Client interaction

Technical expertise

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Technology integration

Job description

Survey Department Manager

Location: Somerville, NJ

We are seeking a highly qualified and licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead our firm's Survey Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Providing visionary leadership to the Survey Department, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to industry standards.
• Team Management: Overseeing a team of surveyors, technicians, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Project Oversight: Managing and coordinating surveying projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance.
• Client Interaction: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Technical Expertise: Utilizing your extensive knowledge of land surveying principles, techniques, and state regulations to guide survey projects to successful outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to maintain the accuracy and precision of survey data and deliverables.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with state and local surveying regulations, codes, and standards.
• Budget Management: Managing departmental budgets and resources efficiently to maximize profitability.
• Technology Integration: Staying up-to-date with the latest surveying technologies and tools to enhance departmental capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Professional License: A valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in land surveying, with a proven track record of managing survey projects.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide team members.
• Client-Centric Approach: Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in surveying software, equipment, and methodologies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of New Jersey land surveying regulations and codes.