Director of Survey

About the role

Lead and manage the survey department, ensuring efficient execution of projects
Provide technical direction, guidance, and support to survey managers and office staff
Develop and implement processes to improve the quality and efficiency of survey operations
Foster a positive team environment with a focus on safety, performance, and client satisfaction
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all surveying projects, ensuring they meet client specifications and industry standards
Coordinate with engineering, geospatial, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of survey data into broader project workflows
Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets while maintaining quality control
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction with services and identifying opportunities for additional business
Collaborate with the business development team to expand the company’s surveying services within various markets
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients
Ensure all surveying activities comply with state, local, and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices
Maintain accurate records and documentation of all survey projects
Oversee quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey data
Stay up-to-date with the latest surveying technologies, methods, and equipment
Implement innovative tools and techniques to improve the precision and efficiency of survey operations, including geospatial technologies
Conduct regular meetings with management to ensure the team is staying on top of project timelines and deliverables, review and reinforce safety protocols, and address any challenges, resource needs, or opportunities for improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the survey department, ensuring efficient execution of projects
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and support to survey managers and office staff
• Develop and implement processes to improve the quality and efficiency of survey operations
• Foster a positive team environment with a focus on safety, performance, and client satisfaction
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all surveying projects, ensuring they meet client specifications and industry standards
• Coordinate with engineering, geospatial, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of survey data into broader project workflows
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets while maintaining quality control
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction with services and identifying opportunities for additional business
• Collaborate with the business development team to expand the company’s surveying services within various markets
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with state, local, and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all survey projects
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey data
• Stay up-to-date with the latest surveying technologies, methods, and equipment
• Implement innovative tools and techniques to improve the precision and efficiency of survey operations, including geospatial technologies
• Conduct regular meetings with management to ensure the team is staying on top of project timelines and deliverables, review and reinforce safety protocols, and address any challenges, resource needs, or opportunities for improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or equivalent work experience in survey or civil engineering environment (required)
• 10+ years of experience in land surveying, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role (required)
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper license (PSM or PLS) (required)
• Experience working with utility clients (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to surveying and mapping
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and software, including GPS, Total Station, LiDAR, and GIS systems
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all times
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Prowess in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines on a timely basis

Skills

• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to surveying and mapping
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and software, including GPS, Total Station, LiDAR, and GIS systems
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all times
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Prowess in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Benefits

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses