Survey Director: Lead Projects & Team Growth

JQOL; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JQOL in Savannah, GA is seeking a Director of Survey to lead the Survey Department, oversee project delivery from scope through final outcomes, and drive quality and client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, enhance processes, and collaborate with leadership to support strategic goals and business development. A PS license and 10+ years of surveying leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Professional Surveyor (PS) license required.
• 10+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• 5+ years of Survey leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing survey projects, field crews, and office staff.
• Experience with project financial management, budgeting, and projections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, mentor, and develop Survey staff.
• Improve Survey processes, efficiency, accountability, and performance.
• Work with the Business Development Team to identify and prioritize Survey pursuits.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for Survey services.
• Participate in client meetings and business development activities as needed.
• Review Survey project profit/loss and financial performance.
• Create and maintain monthly project projections consistent with other project teams.
• Review Survey proposal fees.
• Oversee Survey project delivery, quality, schedules, budgets, and final deliverables.
• Troubleshoot project issues and resolve conflicts within the Survey Group.
• Manage daily scheduling of Survey field crews and office staff.
• Coordinate resources to balance project needs and staff workloads.
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Review annual needs for conferences, certifications, and outside training.
• Develop the annual Survey staff training budget
• Review and approve Survey staff timesheets and expenses.
• Monitor staff utilization and workload and participate in employee reviews.
• Communicate Survey department needs and performance to company leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting & financials

Client relationships

Surveying knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Surveying equipment

Job description

JQOL in Savannah, GA is seeking a Director of Survey to lead the Survey Department, oversee project delivery from scope through final outcomes, and drive quality and client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, enhance processes, and collaborate with leadership to support strategic goals and business development. A PS license and 10+ years of surveying leadership are expected.