Texas Survey Regional Leader

T. Baker Smith (TBS) is seeking an accomplished Texas Survey Regional Leader to lead, strengthen, and grow its Survey operations across Texas. Reporting to the Survey Discipline Leader, this leader will be accountable for the existing presence in the Houston/Stafford and Corpus Christi markets and for future Texas locations and operating groups. The role involves direct leadership of Lead Professionals and Group Leaders, building client relationships, expanding geographic presence, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Texas Survey operations, managing and holding accountable Lead Professionals and Group Leaders across offices, operating groups, and teams.
• Mentor, develop, and set performance expectations for leaders, including project delivery, professional growth, and client service.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing Survey professionals and future leaders; participate in hiring, compensation, promotion, and succession decisions.
• Provide leadership on complex staffing, client, operational, and project‑related matters.
• Develop and execute a strategy for profitable Survey growth across Texas in coordination with the Survey Discipline Leader and Chief Growth Officer.
• Strengthen strategic client relationships and identify opportunities to expand into new Texas markets, locations, specialty practices, and service areas.
• Drive sustainable growth in backlog, revenue, regional profitability, and long‑term performance; recruit leadership and technical talent to support expansion.
• Enhance collaboration between Survey and TBS Engineering, Environmental, and other professional services.
• Represent TBS within the Texas Survey community and provide market intelligence for evaluating and integrating strategic growth opportunities.
• Ensure Survey projects are delivered on scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations; hold leaders accountable for project profitability, utilization, and financial performance.
• Support Project Managers and Survey leaders with major project and client challenges; participate in fee development, contract negotiations, and significant project agreements.
• Promote effective resource planning and cross‑office collaboration.
• Ensure consistent QA/QC and professional standards of care; promote uniform Survey practices, technology, and project delivery.
• Provide teams with training, technology, equipment, and resources needed for high‑level performance; encourage professional development, certifications, continuing education, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Texas Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
• Fifteen or more years of progressive Survey experience preferred; exceptional candidates with demonstrated regional leadership capabilities will also be considered.
• Proven experience leading multiple teams, offices, practices, or operating groups.
• Successful track record developing managers and technical professionals.
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Survey market and applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing project profitability, utilization, resource planning, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated success developing strategic‑client relationships and delivering measurable business, backlog, and revenue growth.
• Strong business judgment balancing people, clients, operations, quality, and financial performance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Active involvement in professional and industry organizations is strongly valued.
• Alignment with the TBS WAY: growth‑oriented, trustworthy, responsive, hard‑working, smart, safe, team‑focused, and enthusiastic.

Location & Travel

The position will be based in a TBS Texas office, with a preference for Houston/Stafford or Corpus Christi. Other Texas locations may be considered for an exceptional candidate. Regular travel among Texas offices, client locations, and project sites is required.

Why T. Baker Smith?

Founded in 1913, TBS is a full‑service engineering, environmental, and surveying firm with approximately 400 associates across 11 offices from Mobile to Corpus Christi. The company’s long‑term strategy emphasizes Texas expansion, offering the leader organizational support to build a significant regional Survey operation. TBS values developing people, serving clients, strengthening communities, and building an organization positioned for generations. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and cultivating a positive team and family spirit.