Survey Team Leader New Mexico

DJ&A • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

About DJ&A At DJ&A, you'll join a multidisciplinary professional services firm where surveying plays a central role in delivering public‑facing infrastructure projects across the western U.S. We're dedicated to making a positive impact both in our industry and in the communities we serve. If you're a driven, talented professional looking for purpose, challenge, and the opportunity to work on rewarding projects in remarkable locations and make meaningful impact, DJ&A is the place where your skills, ideas, and ambitions will thrive. We invite you to contribute to our ongoing success and advance your career at DJ&A. We are currently seeking a Survey Team Leader that is interested in joining our growing company to help lead an established high‑performing survey group in our Missoula office. This highly visible role drives day-to-day operations and serves as a primary client-facing leader to advance quality delivery and sustained growth in the region. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of the Design, Engineering, and Survey industry and a strong understanding of the regional and local market. The successful candidate must also have a strong work ethic, a high regard for the survey profession, and excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in New Mexico.
• Over 20 years of progressive experience in land surveying, with a proven track record of leading both field and office teams.
• Strong leadership abilities managing team dynamics, overseeing office operations, and coordinating cross-disciplinary project delivery.
• A strong business development mindset, with a proven ability to build relationships and understand market dynamics.
• Proven capability in operations management, financial oversight, and client service.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to lead through influence across disciplines and offices.
• Ensure all work meets local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal QA standards
• Local-market presence within Montana and knowledge of regional clients and practices.
• Proficiency with current surveying technologies and software (Civil 3D and/or Carlson; Trimble Business Center; GPS/GNSS; GIS).

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of experience and track record leading a survey team.
• Multi-state PLS/RLS registration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide survey operations, including staffing plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project performance, utilization, AR, and key KPIs; implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and profitability.
• Establish annual operating plans in partnership with the survey Group Lead and project managers and track progress against targets.
• Act as a key point of contact for existing and prospective clients; ensure responsive communication and long-term relationships.
• Lead and support pursuits: market intelligence, go/no-go, teaming, proposals/RFQs, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the firm at local industry events and client meetings; proactively identify new opportunities and drive year-over-year revenue growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across field crews, technicians, and licensed professionals.
• Set expectations, provide coaching and timely feedback; build a culture centered on safety, technical excellence, collaboration, and engagement.
• Forecast recruiting needs and support hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives to meet workload demands.
• Champion best practices from kickoff through closeout to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and internal quality standards; implement QA/QC reviews and audits.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and templates to enhance accuracy and efficiency across deliverables.
• Oversee and support boundary, topographic, construction staking, and related survey services; supervise field crews and survey technicians.
• Guide research, analysis, and preparation of maps, legal descriptions, and survey reports; provide expert support as needed.
• Promote effective use of GPS/GNSS, GIS, and modern survey software (e.g., Autodesk Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center; MicroStation as applicable).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Monthly medical premiums fully paid)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with Annual Company Deposit
• Roth and 401(k) Retirement Accounts
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Plan
• 9/80 Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Registration Reimbursement/Licensure Reimbursement
• Professional Development Training

What This Job Offers

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