Assistant Survey Department Head

Description

• Build relationships with external experts and agencies through seminars, conferences, and professional networking.
• Partner with HR to create training plans, mentor staff on advanced surveying practices and emerging technologies, and recommend hiring decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client and subconsultant issues, approve project proposals and budgets, and foster long-term client relationships.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of best practices to maintain accuracy and efficiency across all survey operations.
• Drive operational excellence by overseeing production standards, resource planning, and quality control for all survey deliverables, updating processes as needed.
• Manage and schedule field staff daily.
• Explore new technologies including LiDAR drones, SUE, mapping, etc.
• Lead and shape the department, translate company vision into actionable strategies for the Survey department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage complex survey projects. Provide oversight for topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and IDOT and Tollway plats of highway.
• Contribute to department budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews; support business development initiatives and identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• That’s okay. If you have extensive experience in land surveying or related fields - such as construction engineering, site development, transportation, infrastructure, or regulatory permitting, and are passionate about leading teams and shaping survey operations, we encourage you to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and develop training programs aligned with department goals
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in Illinois
• Active involvement in professional organizations and industry networking preferred
• Excellent client relationship management and ability to resolve issues effectively
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, legal descriptions, plats, and legal requirements
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for departmental operations
• Proficiency in surveying technology, CAD platforms, and data management systems; familiarity with emerging tools and best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land surveying, including leadership
• Proven expertise in boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and preparation of plats of highways for IDOT, Tollway, etc.

Benefits

• Bring your vision, leadership, and technical expertise. We’ll provide resources, flexibility, and opportunities to help you make a lasting impact.
• Clear growth opportunities in civil design technical development, project management, or specialized areas like Construction, Environmental, or Water Resources
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance