Director of Land Surveying

Cochran • Fenton, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cochran, a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, is seeking a Director of Land Surveying for its Fenton, Missouri location. The firm offers a wide range of services including construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying, serving both public and private sectors across various industries like municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With over 120 professionals, Cochran is committed to delivering tailored solutions with deep expertise, guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service on every project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in surveying
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of surveying instruments (GPS, Total Stations, Drones, LiDAR, GIS)
• Proficiency in survey-related software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Trimble, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (e.g., RICS, NSPS, GISP)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all land and geospatial survey operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Lead a team of surveyors, managing projects, implementing best practices, and collaborating with other departments.
• Supervise, mentor, and train survey staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality control measures.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate all survey activities, including land, topographic, hydrographic, and geospatial surveys.
• Ensure the use of modern survey techniques and technology (e.g., GPS, GIS, drones, LiDAR).
• Review and validate survey data, maps, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage multiple survey projects, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
• Ensure all survey work complies with industry regulations, legal standards, and safety protocols.
• Maintain quality assurance and control across all survey activities.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, codes, and emerging trends in surveying.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, construction managers, and other stakeholders to support project needs.
• Represent the survey department in meetings, providing expert guidance on survey-related matters.
• Prepare and present reports, maps, and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Evaluate and implement new surveying tools, software, and methodologies.
• Optimize workflow through the integration of digital solutions and automation where applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees
• Company deductible assistance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Generous PTO plan
• 7 major holidays
• Continuing education support
• Professional development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director