AVP - Land Surveying & Geospatial Practice Lead

AVP – Land Surveying & Geospatial Practice Lead

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Location: New York Metro

Salary: Up to $225,000

We are looking for a senior surveying leader to take ownership of a growing land surveying and geospatial practice across the New York Metro region.

This is a practice leadership position , combining technical oversight, team leadership, client management and business development. You will be responsible for maintaining high technical standards while expanding the practice, developing people and strengthening long-term client relationships.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of professional land surveying experience , with significant leadership responsibility.
• New York State PLS preferred ; New Jersey licensure is an advantage.
• Strong background in boundary, topographic, construction and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys .
• Strong understanding of deed research, title information, boundary determination and survey-related issues .
• Experience leading multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule and budget performance .
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop surveyors and field crews .
• Strong knowledge of applicable surveying standards, municipal requirements and permitting/regulatory processes across the New York / Long Island market.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation or comparable surveying/design software .
• Established relationships with clients and stakeholders across areas such as development, engineering, architecture and public-sector work .
• Demonstrated experience with business development, proposals, scoping, fee discussions and securing repeat work .

The Role

You will lead the day-to-day and long-term development of the surveying practice, overseeing a range of complex projects and ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the survey practice.
• Oversee multiple projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule and financial objectives are achieved.
• Manage and develop survey professionals and field teams, providing mentoring, technical guidance and career development.
• Establish and maintain strong QA/QC processes and technical standards.
• Provide technical oversight across boundary, topographic, construction and ALTA/NSPS surveying assignments.
• Review and help resolve complex boundary, title and survey-related issues.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and understanding their project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
• Lead proposals, scopes of work, fee discussions and client presentations.
• Help identify and implement improved technologies, processes and delivery methods within the practice.
• Work closely with engineering and other professional disciplines where surveying services form part of larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Support the continued growth of the practice through people, clients, technology and new service opportunities .

Leadership & Growth

This is an opportunity for an established surveying professional to have a significant influence on the direction and growth of the practice.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical surveying knowledge with commercial awareness, leadership ability and a genuine interest in developing both people and client relationships .