Director of Survey - Mid Atlantic - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Director of Survey - Mid Atlantic

US-VA-Gainesville

Job ID: 25-6988
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Survey
NoVA

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

The Director of Survey oversees the operations and growth of the Surveying department in the Mid-Atlantic region, leading a team of industry professionals. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality survey services, efficient project execution, and compliance with industry standards. The Survey Department Manager emphasizes operational excellence, team development, client satisfaction, and strategic growth across multiple markets. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and guide a large team toward achieving operational and strategic goals.

Department Operations and Leadership:

• Manage department operations, ensuring efficient resource use and productivity
• Set plans, staffing levels, and workflows for successful project delivery
• Implement procedures to improve efficiency and maintain high-quality standards
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes

Project Management and Technical Oversight:

• Provide guidance on survey projects (boundary, topographic, construction, etc.)
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure productivity and profitability
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

Client and Business Development:

• Build strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and secure new opportunities
• Represent the company at meetings, conferences, and trade shows

Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members to build a cohesive department
• Foster a collaborative and accountable work culture
• Support staff growth and allocate resources to meet project needs

Strategic Planning and Collaboration:

• Align department goals with company strategies
• Help optimize workflows and resource allocation
• Contribute to growth strategies for the department

• Previous relavant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, methods, technologies, and industry standards
• Professional Surveyor’s License (e.g., PLS or RPLS) is required
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, client relationships, and business development with a proven track record in leadership and project management

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