Survey Division Manager
About the role
The Survey Division Manager will lead and expand Civil Science's survey program across North Dakota. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a licensed surveyor who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and team development.
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for the survey division that is aligned with company goals.
Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations.
Lead business development efforts for the ND survey market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
Monitor funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.
Qualifications
North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not mandatory
12+ years of surveying experience with strong technical depth
Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota surveying market
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states
Proven experience overseeing and managing multi-project delivery
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, think critically, and support multiple departments simultaneously
Strong understanding of project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality control, resource planning
Excellent communication, mentoring, and team development skills
Demonstrated ability to implement and uphold quality management processes
Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Must be able to work on active construction sites—including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate-to-high noise levels
Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Benefits
Ownership in Your Future: Participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Room to Grow: Agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career
Work-Life Harmony: Flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life
Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and project demands