Director of Survey

CAGE Engineering•Lisle, IL

5d•$130,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Surveying is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and scaling CAGE’s surveying operations in the Lisle office and supporting broader organizational growth. This role blends technical oversight, operational leadership, financial responsibility, and business development. You will guide survey strategy, lead high-performing teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across all surveying projects supporting land development initiatives. You will also work closely with engineering, construction management, and business development teams to ensure integrated project delivery and continued expansion of CAGE’s surveying capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
15+ years of land surveying experience, including leadership or management responsibility
Strong knowledge of boundary law, legal descriptions, and land development processes
Proficiency with surveying and design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, etc.)
Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and client relationships
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow surveying staff including field crews, technicians, and project surveyors
Build a high-performance culture centered on accountability, precision, and professional growth
Develop staffing plans, hiring strategies, and training programs to support department expansion
Establish clear performance expectations and career development pathways
Oversee all surveying operations including boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, and land development surveys
Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of all survey deliverables
Set technical standards and workflows for field and office operations
Provide senior-level review of plats, legal descriptions, maps, and survey documents
Support implementation and optimization of surveying technology and equipment (GPS, total stations, UAV, Civil 3D, etc.)
Oversee survey project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
Manage invoicing, project financial performance, and alignment with contract terms
Ensure efficient utilization of staff and equipment to maintain profitability
Partner with project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, municipalities, and development partners
Support contract negotiation, scope definition, and project kickoff alignment
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the surveying practice
Collaborate with leadership on proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
Strengthen long-term client relationships through consistent communication and service excellence
Partner closely with engineering and construction management teams to support integrated project delivery
Contribute to overall office and company strategy as part of the leadership team
Provide insight on market trends, industry standards, and emerging technologies
Help define long-term growth strategy for the surveying discipline within CAGE
Ensure all surveying work complies with local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain adherence to professional standards and licensing requirements
Promote a strong culture of safety, ethics, and quality assurance across all field operations