Massachusetts Port Authority- Manager Survey Department
About The Position
The Massachusetts Port Authority is seeking a Manager, Survey Department, within its Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department. Massport connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea, and manages infrastructure and real estate assets that support the regional economy. The department advances infrastructure projects through programming, design, and construction, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, sustainability, inclusivity, technology, and continuous improvement. The Manager leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Survey Unit, overseeing workforce planning, budgeting, staff development, performance management, labor relations, and delivery of surveying services across Massport facilities and infrastructure projects. The role directs land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying, and is responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of survey control networks, property records, and construction measurements. The Manager works with internal departments, consultants, utilities, government agencies, and external stakeholders on complex surveying, property, and infrastructure matters. The position provides technical leadership on property boundaries, legal descriptions, ground leases, and land rights, supporting construction projects, risk management, litigation, and regulatory proceedings through analysis, documentation, and professional testimony when required.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree required.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Standard English about land title, spatial orientation, labor, and budget matters.
- 10–15 years of land surveying experience required.
- At least 5 years in a supervisor or management role required.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Massachusetts Registered Professional Land Surveyor license required.
- Working knowledge of 250 CMR requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Calson Software is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Survey Unit’s strategic and day-to-day operations, including workforce planning, budgeting, staff development, performance management, and labor relations.
- Oversee delivery of surveying services across Massport facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Direct land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying activities.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of survey control networks, property records, and construction-related measurements.
- Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, utilities, government agencies, and external stakeholders on surveying, property, and infrastructure matters.
- Ensure surveying work aligns with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational priorities.
- Provide technical leadership on property boundaries, legal descriptions, ground leases, and land rights.
- Support construction projects, risk management, litigation, and regulatory proceedings through analysis, documentation, and professional testimony when required.
Benefits
- Work/life balance.
- A supportive and inclusive culture.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Safe, healthy, and secure work environment.
- Collaboration with colleagues across disciplines and leadership levels.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package; details are available through the linked information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
