Associate Director - Survey (Relocation Assistance Available)

Bateman Civil Survey•Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

The Associate Director for the Myrtle Beach BCSC office assists the director in overseeing all survey-related operations, including field and office staff, project execution, quality control, and departmental growth. The role provides leadership across boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and utility surveys, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to company standards. It supports operational growth, staff mentoring, technical excellence, and strategic expansion in the Myrtle Beach market while maintaining a target of 60–70% billable utilization. Bateman Civil Survey is a land surveying and civil engineering firm headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, providing services across North Carolina and the East Coast for over twenty years. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, employee well-being, teamwork, continued learning, and adoption of advances in equipment and technology. The position offers a minimum yearly salary of $125,000, depending on experience. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive surveying experience, including leadership or management roles.
Strong working knowledge of field and office survey operations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong leadership and team development skills across field and office environments.
Comprehensive understanding of survey types such as boundary, topographic, construction staking, and ALTA surveys.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal surveying regulations and standards.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and operational performance.
Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drafting standards.

Nice To Haves

South Carolina PLS, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Proficiency in survey technology, including GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and drones/UAS; drones/UAS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a target of 60–70% billable utilization while balancing leadership responsibilities.
Oversee all survey operations for the Myrtle Beach office, including fieldwork and office production.
Ensure quality control and consistency across survey deliverables.
Manage project lifecycles from proposal through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
Prepare proposals and contracts, and assist in client negotiations.
Monitor project budgets, billing, and profitability.
Collaborate with company leadership to align Myrtle Beach operations with company goals.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for field and office workflows.
Oversee training programs for field crews and CAD staff, encouraging adoption of best practices and new technologies.
Support business development and help grow the Myrtle Beach market presence.
Step into project management or operational roles during high-workload periods or staff absences.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy across survey types.