Survey Director - Columbia, SC

Description

• Compile project status reports.
• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed.
• Review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.
• Supervise work of all survey project personnel to ensure it meets the highest professional standards.
• Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Oversee all surveying activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Strong Local Jurisdictional Knowledge for Plat preparation and approval.
• Professional Land Surveying registration.
• Must be licensed surveyor in relevant state.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong Survey Business Acumen - Prepare Proposals, RFP responses, Desire to pursue Business Development - Survey Accounting - Includes billing, project reports and collections.
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Ten or more (10+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include a minimum of two (2) years project management experience.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance