Survey Office Manager

LHH; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly vehicle stipend

Job summary

LHH is partnered with a growing surveying and geomatics firm in Virginia Beach, VA to fill a Survey Office Manager role. This high-visibility leadership position requires a Virginia-licensed PLS who enjoys leading teams, managing operations, and helping drive business growth.

You will oversee survey PMs, CAD Technicians, and field crews, manage schedules and budgets, maintain client relationships, and assist with business development. A monthly vehicle stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia PLS license is required.
• 5–10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience leading survey teams or operations.
• Strong project management and client-facing skills.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day office and survey operations.
• Leading and developing project managers, technical staff, and field teams.
• Overseeing project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Supporting boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS survey projects.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and communication.
• Assisting with business development and marketing efforts.
• Ensuring quality, efficiency, and successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

People development

Business development

Education

Virginia PLS license

Job description

I'm working on a Survey Office Manager opportunity with a growing surveying and geomatics firm in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a Virginia-licensed PLS who enjoys leading teams, managing operations, building client relationships, and helping drive business growth.

Why this role stands out

• Lead an established surveying operation with approximately 20 employees
• Strong compensation package: $130K-$165K base + bonus potential up to $60K
• Oversee Survey PMs, CAD Technicians, and field crews
• Significant client-facing and business development exposure
• Direct impact on operational performance and office growth
• Monthly vehicle stipend provided
• High visibility with executive leadership

What you'll be doing

• Managing day-to-day office and survey operations
• Leading and developing project managers, technical staff, and field teams
• Overseeing project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables
• Supporting boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS survey projects
• Maintaining strong client relationships and communication
• Assisting with business development and marketing efforts
• Ensuring quality, efficiency, and successful project execution

Ideal background

• Active Virginia Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• 5-10+ years of land surveying experience
• Leadership experience managing survey teams or operations
• Strong project management and client-facing skills
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
• Ability to mentor and develop both office and field personnel
• Business development or office management experience is a plus

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