Director of Survey

Our client is a national consulting and construction services organization with extensive experience in infrastructure and development projects. They are seeking a Director of Survey to lead their surveying division, drive business growth, and develop their team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities, strong business development acumen, and a commitment to mentoring and growing high-performing teams. Job Responsibilities Establish strategic direction for the survey division, setting performance targets and driving departmental growth objectives -Build and develop a high-performing survey team through mentoring, coaching, and professional development initiatives - Drive business development efforts to expand client relationships, identify new revenue opportunities, and grow market share - Manage key client accounts, serve as primary contact for major contracts, and oversee contract negotiations and relationship maintenance - Oversee project delivery, resource allocation, and team assignments to ensure quality outcomes and client satisfaction - Manage departmental budget, financial performance, and profitability metrics aligned with company growth targets - Stay current with industry practices, technical advances, and surveying methodologies, champion excellence across the team - Coordinate across departments to support integrated project delivery and foster a collaborative divisional culture Job Requirements 12+ years of experience in survey operations and project delivery with demonstrated success in leadership or management roles - Deep knowledge of survey practices, engineering principles, and industry standards with ability to mentor others - Proven track record of business development success, client relationship management, and revenue growth - Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with experience developing and coaching professional staff - Active professional license in surveying or engineering required - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels - Experience building and scaling departments or teams preferred - Advanced degree or executive leadership training preferred