Massachusetts Port Authority- Manager Survey Department

Airport Minority Advisory Council • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Its Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department advances infrastructure projects through programming, design, and construction, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, sustainability, inclusivity, technology, and continuous improvement.

The Manager, Survey Department leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of Massport’s Survey Unit. The role oversees surveying and property-related work that supports Massport facilities, infrastructure projects, and operational decisions. It combines technical leadership, workforce and budget management, stakeholder coordination, and expert guidance on property matters, while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and public-service standards.

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.
• At least five years in a supervisor or management role.
• Massachusetts Registered Professional Land Surveyor license required.
• Working knowledge of 250 CMR requirements.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Calson Software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Survey Unit, including workforce planning, budgeting, staff development, performance management, and labor relations.
• Oversee the successful 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.
• Partner with internal departments, consultants, utilities, government agencies, and external stakeholders on surveying, property, and infrastructure matters.
• Ensure 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 and documentation, and provide professional testimony when required.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• A supportive and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for growth.
• A safe, healthy, and secure work environment.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package; details are linked in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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