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Geomatics Director

Vhb

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage Survey/Geomatics team, oversee projects, strategy, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • technology deployment
  • project execution
  • budget management
  • quality planning
  • data solutions
  • team management

Tasks

-Develops and supports service line strategies and initiatives that support VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning/strategic pursuits. -Identifies and deploys leading-edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects more effectively and better serve clients. -Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals. -Develops, monitors, and maintains project budgets, scopes, and schedules. -Creates project plans, identifies, and organizes resources, and successfully executes projects to completion. -Works with discipline groups to develop and implement quality plans. -Develops growth plans. Identifies market opportunities and strategies, such as key hires and the development of business opportunities, while meeting the expectations of internal stakeholders. -Develops client solutions benefitting from advancements and applications of data and technologies. -Collaborates with regional leadership to identify and provide new services or skills. -Works with leadership groups to develop and implement consistent work processes and standards. -Promotes work sharing across offices and advises on the deployment of staff on major projects and pursuits. -Aligns service offerings to VHB’s market requirements. -Reviews client and quality audit feedback and develops plans to implement best practices across the region. -Promotes awareness of available technologies within the Geomatics team. -Manages a team of Geomatics professionals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coaching and motivating; and addressing problems.

Requirements

  • geomatics
  • microsoft office
  • bs survey
  • va license
  • project management
  • self-motivated

What You Bring

-15+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 10+ years of client/staff/project management -Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite -Proficient in a broad array of technical skills with professional mastery -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills -Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with others -Excellent management skills with an emphasis on performance recognition and development -BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field -Ability to strategically identify and implement innovative ideas that add value -VA Land Surveyor license required -Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Benefits

-Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

The Company

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Real Estate

Institutional

Energy

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Healthcare

Coastal Engineering

Resiliency Planning and Design

Shoreline Engineering

Environmental Services

Renewable Energy

Stormwater Design & Engineering

Utility Infrastructure Design

Bridge & Structures Design & Engineering

Highway/Roadway Design & Engineering

Rail & Transit Planning & Design

Landscape Architecture

Climate Adaptation Planning

Water Resources

Active Transportation

Affordable Housing Studies

Parking Studies, Design & Engineering

Traffic Studies, Design & Engineering

Urban Design & Planning