Survey Group Manager

NV5•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Group Manager to lead and grow our Survey Department in our Charlotte, NC office. This leadership role is responsible for managing all survey operations, including conventional surveying, GPS, LiDAR, laser scanning, UAV, and transportation-related survey services. The Survey Group Manager will provide technical oversight, project management, staff leadership, quality assurance, client relationship management, and business development support while ensuring the successful delivery of survey projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive surveying experience, a strong understanding of NCDOT requirements, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

NC Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure
10–15+ years of progressive surveying experience.
Proven experience managing multiple survey crews, project managers, and office staff.
Strong knowledge of survey principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
Significant experience with NCDOT transportation projects and requirements.
Experience managing conventional, GPS, laser scanning, LiDAR, and UAV survey services.
Strong project management, budgeting, and proposal development experience.
Demonstrated business development and client relationship management skills.
Experience providing QA/QC oversight for survey deliverables.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and survey-related software.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage all survey operations for the Charlotte office.
Supervise and mentor Project Managers, Survey Technicians, CAD Technicians, Crew Chiefs, Field Technicians, and support staff.
Monitor production levels, staff utilization, and operational performance.
Coordinate training and professional development opportunities for survey staff.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
Enforce company safety policies, protocols, and operational procedures.
Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives.
Manage conventional, GPS, laser scanning, LiDAR, UAV, and other survey services.
Oversee survey support for NCDOT transportation projects and other public and private sector initiatives.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) oversight for all survey deliverables.
Assume legal responsibility for survey work and deliverables in accordance with professional standards.
Analyze project activities, costs, operations, and forecasts to ensure successful project performance.
Assist with CAD mapping and survey deliverables using AutoCAD and MicroStation as needed.
Support Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and utility coordination efforts when required.
Maintain exceptional customer service and strong relationships with existing clients.
Develop and maintain relationships with NCDOT, City of Charlotte, municipalities, utility providers, and private-sector clients.
Work closely with the Survey Director and Charlotte Office Manager to achieve business and operational goals.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, professional organizations, and strategic marketing efforts.
Generate and document business development leads within Deltek Vision.
Assist in developing marketing materials and proposals.
Promote the full suite of NV5 services to clients and prospective customers.
Participate in professional, industry, and civic organizations to increase market presence.