Bowman Consulting · 4 months ago
Survey Director - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBowman Consulting is a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and inclusion. They are seeking a Survey Director to oversee the surveying function of an assigned business unit, manage staff and processes, and enhance client relationships while ensuring project quality and budget adherence.
Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements
Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects
Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules
Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries
Oversee all surveying activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget
Supervise work of all survey project personnel to ensure it meets the highest professional standards
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements
Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules
Compile project status reports
Review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation
Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients
Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred
Professional Land Surveying registration
Ten or more (10+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include a minimum of two (2) years project management experience
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles
Must be licensed surveyor in relevant state
Strong Survey Business Acumen - Prepare Proposals, RFP responses, Desire to pursue Business Development - Survey Accounting - Includes billing, project reports and collections
Strong Local Jurisdictional Knowledge for Plat preparation and approval
Preferred
Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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