Survey Services Division Manager

C.T. Male Associates Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, Landscape Architecture & Geology, DPC; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee ownership opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Generous paid time off

Job summary

C.T. Male Associates, an employee-owned, multi-discipline firm, is seeking an experienced Survey Services Division Manager to lead and grow our Survey Division. The role oversees 34 survey professionals across New York and surrounding states, driving staff development and client relationships.

Lead operations, staffing, budgeting, and business development while delivering projects safely and with high quality. A background in surveying, engineering tech, and licensure is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience.
• New York State Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). Capable of obtaining licensure in other states.
• Proven experience managing survey projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Strong business development and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing budgets, strategic plans, and business growth initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations, strategic direction and performance of the Division, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards.
• Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and scheduling to maximize utilization and support successful project execution.
• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop Division staff through their career development.
• Manage Division business development efforts, including evaluating opportunities, developing proposals, and maintaining client relationships.
• Serve as Project Manager on designated projects and provide guidance and support to teams through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee advanced technology usage and adaptation in surveying including drone and LiDAR technologies.
• Monitor budgets, project profitability, billings, and overall division performance metrics.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional client service.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Communication

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelors/Associate degree in Surveying/Engineering Technology

Tools

Drone & LiDAR

Job description

C.T. Male Associates, an employee-owned, multi-discipline engineering, surveying, and architectural firm based in the Capital Region, is seeking an experienced Survey Services Division Manager to lead and grow our Survey Division.

In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across New York and surrounding states, and lead a group of 34 survey professionals while leveraging and expanding your professional network to help grow the Division.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the overall operations, strategic direction and performance of the Division, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards.
• Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and scheduling to maximize utilization and support successful project execution.
• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop Division staff through their career development.
• Manage Division business development efforts, including evaluating opportunities, developing proposals, and maintaining client relationships.
• Serve as Project Manager on designated projects and provide guidance and support to teams through the project lifecycle.
• Oversee advanced technology usage and adaptation in surveying including drone and LiDAR technologies.
• Monitor budgets, project profitability, billings, and overall division performance metrics.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional client service.

Pay Range: $135,000 - $165,000 per year, paid weekly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Bachelors or Associate’s degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fifteen plus (15+) years of progressively responsible surveying experience.
• New York State Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). Capable of obtaining licensure in other states.
• Proven experience managing survey projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Strong business development and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing budgets, strategic plans, and business growth initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why Join C.T. Male Associates?

We offer more than just a job, we provide a platform for long-term career growth and leadership:

• Diverse, meaningful projects: Work on public- and private-sector and institutional projects that directly impact communities.
• Integrated, multidisciplinary team: Collaborate with in-house experts across engineering, architectural, and surveying disciplines.
• Leadership opportunity: Play a key role in project delivery, client relationships, and technical direction.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture: Work in an environment that values collaboration, respect, and professional growth.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.).
• Professional development support (training, conferences, certifications).
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Employee ownership opportunities.
• Meaningful career growth.

We offer exciting, challenging, and diverse projects in a high-energy team setting with results driven professionals. Come join a company where your talents and motivations are rewarded.

EOE, including disability/vets.