Survey Department Leader
hace 18 días
Glen Rock
Job Description A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering firm based in Glen Rock, NJ, is seeking a Survey Department Leader to take ownership of its land surveying practice. This is a leadership role with the opportunity to modernize and grow the department while working closely with a talented civil engineering team. The firm has built a 30+ year reputation across civil, MEP, structural, and architectural disciplines, with a staff of ~30 professionals. Surveying plays a critical role in supporting their in-house projects and select outside clients, and they are looking for a confident, efficient leader who can ensure quality, manage workflow, and oversee deliverables. What You'll Do: • Lead the survey department, overseeing field crews, technicians, and drafting support., • Take ownership of project delivery, from boundary and topographic surveys to construction stakeout and monitoring wells., • Perform and review survey analysis, mapping, and CAD work (Carlson Survey; Civil 3D available if preferred)., • Collaborate with civil engineers and other internal teams to support integrated project delivery., • Manage department efficiency, scheduling, and cost controls to ensure the group operates as a strong business unit., • Mentor and develop junior survey staff while maintaining open, respectful communication across disciplines., • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in New Jersey required., • Dual licensure in New York is highly preferred., • 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience, including leadership responsibility., • Proficiency with Carlson Survey; familiarity with Civil 3D is welcome., • Hands-on drafting experience - willing to dive in, not just delegate., • Strong communicator who can foster respect and collaboration across the team., • Key leadership role within a privately held firm., • Direct impact on shaping the future of the survey department., • Supportive civil/engineering teams and strong backlog of internal work.