Survey & Mapping Director: Lead, Grow & Deliver

Nbutexas; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a seasoned Survey and Mapping Director to lead its Northern Virginia division. The role requires license as a Professional Land Surveyor, strategic leadership, and hands-on oversight of staff and projects to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

The Director will shape business strategy, develop client relationships, and drive growth while enforcing technical standards and safety practices across the department.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• Significant professional experience in land surveying and project delivery.
• Proven ability to lead a surveying department or practice group.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, construction surveys and related services.
• Experience managing budgets, profitability, and workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to develop employees and high-performing teams.
• Ability to implement new processes, technology, or strategic initiatives.
• Excellent client relationships and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations and long-range planning for the Survey and Mapping division.
• Establish business priorities and departmental goals aligned with firm objectives.
• Develop procedures, performance expectations, and technical standards.
• Present department results and project activity to executives.
• Evaluate workloads, revenue, staffing, and resource needs.
• Lead and mentor licensed surveyors, project managers, and field staff.
• Provide senior-level guidance on surveying assignments and project delivery.
• Review budgets, schedules, and milestones with project leaders.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Guide quality assurance and adoption of new geospatial technologies.

Skills

Professional leadership

Survey operations

Team development

Client relationship management

Budget forecasting

Communication

Analytical decision making

Job description

Nbutexas is seeking a seasoned Survey and Mapping Director to lead its Northern Virginia division. The role requires license as a Professional Land Surveyor, strategic leadership, and hands-on oversight of staff and projects to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

The Director will shape business strategy, develop client relationships, and drive growth while enforcing technical standards and safety practices across the department.