Geomatics Survey Manager

VHB • Hauppauge, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced Geomatics Survey Manager to lead and grow its team in Hauppauge, Long Island. The manager will guide diverse, complex projects from planning through delivery, combining program and project management with data-driven geospatial technologies to deliver accurate, timely results. VHB’s Geomatics work includes surveying, GPS, LiDAR, remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry, and hydrography.

The role leads service-line strategy and growth, advances technologies and work processes, supports quality assurance and control, manages projects and budgets, and supervises Survey/Geomatics professionals. The manager also ensures work complies with applicable regulations and VHB policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 5+ years of client, staff, and project management.
• Bachelor of Science in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or a related field.
• Excellent management skills, emphasizing performance recognition and development.
• Ability to strategically identify and implement innovative ideas that add value.
• Professional mastery of a broad array of technical skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, able to perform multiple tasks independently and on time, and able to collaborate effectively and positively with others.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Skills and knowledge commensurate with the required experience and job level.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Land Surveyor license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct service-line strategies and initiatives that support VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning and pursuits.
• Align service offerings with market requirements and collaborate with regional leadership to identify and provide new services or skills.
• Develop growth plans, identify market opportunities and strategies, and monitor the Survey/Geomatics group’s financial performance.
• Promote awareness of available technologies and identify and deploy leading-edge processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects effectively and serve clients.
• Develop client solutions that benefit from advancements in data and technology.
• Work with leadership and discipline groups to develop and implement consistent work processes, standards, and quality plans.
• Review client and quality audit feedback and develop plans to implement regional best practices.
• Create project plans, organize resources, and execute projects through completion.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Promote work sharing across offices and advise on staff deployment for major projects and pursuits.
• Manage and supervise a team of Survey/Geomatics professionals, including hiring, training, work planning and direction, performance evaluation, recognition and discipline, coaching, motivation, and problem resolution.
• Participate in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
• Perform job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.

What This Job Offers

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