FSC INC · 1 week ago
Director of Operations & Multi-State Licensed Surveyor
FSC, Inc. is a fast-growing land surveying and engineering firm specializing in oil & gas and energy infrastructure. They are seeking a Director of Operations to manage and scale field and office operations across multiple states, ensuring quality, efficiency, compliance, and profitability.
GeospatialIndustrial EngineeringOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Oversee all survey operations across multiple states, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to FSC’s quality standards
Manage survey managers, field supervisors, project managers and CAD personnel
Implement systems, workflows and SOPs to increase efficiency and scalability
Provide high-level QA/QC and technical oversight on boundary, route, construction, as-built, oil & gas, and energy-related survey deliverables
Direct scheduling of crews, project assignments, and cross-state resource allocation
Work directly with project managers to streamline client communication, timelines and deliverables
Ensure proper equipment tracking, maintenance and utilization
Stamp and review plats, reports, exhibits, well plats, and energy-related deliverables where licensed
Maintain compliance with state surveying rules and regulatory bodies (TX, NM and additional states)
Lead expansion of licensure into new markets as FSC continues geographic growth
Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning across departments
Track billable performance, project margins, and department KPIs
Participate in pricing strategy, proposal development, and client scoping
Recruit, mentor, and develop survey staff across all levels
Establish performance standards and accountability systems
Build a strong culture of ownership, urgency, and high-quality execution
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Surveyor in at least Texas and one additional state (New Mexico strongly preferred)
7+ years of experience in surveying with substantial oil & gas and linear infrastructure project exposure
Demonstrated success in high-volume, multi-crew operations
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Expertise in Civil 3D, GIS data workflows, GNSS, conventional instruments, and modern survey technology
Preferred
Multi-state licensure (TX, NM, OK, CO, WY, ND, or similar)
Experience in a Director/Manager/Regional Ops leadership capacity
Ability to bring or build a strong network of industry relationships
Strong business acumen with exposure to budgets, utilization rates, and operational metrics
Benefits
Company-provided vehicle
Fuel
Technology package
Project-specific bonuses