Director of Field Surveying

Job Description A Leading Southern California based geospatial and utility services company is seeking a Director of Field Surveying to lead the strategic growth of our survey division. This role will lead the Land Survey division of the company with primary focus upon a major utility infrastructure project for a national prime contractor, expected to mobilize in 2027. The Director will also lead, with direct oversight of on-site supervisors and union survey crews. Additionally, the Director will be required to strengthen client relationships, expand new business, and build the operational foundation to support long-term division growth. Current California and Nevada PLS licenses in good standing are required. As an employee-owned (ESOP) company, team members are offered a direct stake in the company's continued success. Duties and Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the survey division, including oversight of division management and staff. Once mobilized, provide hands-on field leadership on the division's flagship infrastructure project, directly managing on-site supervisors and union survey crews. Ensure compliance with Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and CBA requirements for union crews. Build and strengthen client relationships and pursue new business, drawing on existing industry relationships in utilities, infrastructure, and transportation. Prepare and/or review proposals, price quotes, budgets, and invoices supporting division growth. Manage and contribute to production of Boundary, Topographical, and Right of Way Surveys, Terrestrial and Mobile Laser Scanning, Legal Descriptions, Horizontal/Vertical Control Networks, Aerial Mapping, Construction Staking, As-built Surveys, GIS services, and related mapping exhibits. Supervise and provide QA/QC on assigned survey deliverables. Coordinate with office-based HR and Accounting staff supporting all divisions. Champion a strong safety culture and support department-wide staffing and retention. Participate in corporate initiatives supporting sales, profitability, quality, and safety goals. Perform other incidental and related geospatial and department leadership duties as required Skills and Requirements Current California and Nevada PLS licenses, in good standing, required. Bachelor's Degree and/or 10+ years of survey experience required. Minimum 8 years in a Geospatial/Survey Project Manager or comparable leadership role, managing survey teams. Demonstrated success building client relationships and new business in the survey/geospatial industry. Experience working within Project Labor Agreements or union/CBA environments strongly preferred. Project experience in public utilities and transportation required. Extensive knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble office software. Comprehensive understanding of California and Nevada land tenure systems. Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D and Trimble Business Center (TBC). Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). Strong leadership, communication, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license with clean driving record required. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr