Geomatics Survey Manager

VHB • Brentwood, NY

3d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an experienced Geomatics Survey Manager to lead and grow its team in Hauppauge, Long Island. The manager guides complex projects from planning through delivery, combining program and project management with geospatial technologies to provide 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, promotes the adoption of data-driven technologies, develops consistent quality practices, and manages project execution, budgets, schedules, and resources. It also manages and develops Survey/Geomatics professionals and ensures work complies with applicable regulations and VHB policies.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 5 or more years of client, staff, and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or a related field.
• Excellent management skills, with an emphasis on performance recognition and development.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative ideas that add value.
• Professional mastery of a broad array of technical skills.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely.
• 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.
• 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 supporting 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 and identify market opportunities and strategies, including key hires and business opportunities.
• Monitor and maintain the Survey/Geomatics group’s financial performance.
• Promote awareness of available technologies within the Survey/Geomatics team.
• Identify and deploy leading-edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects effectively and better serve clients.
• Develop client solutions that benefit from advances 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 best practices across the region.
• Create project plans, identify and 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 Survey/Geomatics professionals, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, recognizing and disciplining employees, coaching, motivating, and addressing problems.
• 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: Manager