Director of Field Surveying (California & Nevada PLS)

Director of Field Surveying (California & Nevada PLS)

Summary: 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position holds overall supervisory authority over the survey department and its management team. Once the flagship project is mobilized, this position will also directly supervise all field and office supervisors and union survey crews on-site.

Qualifications and Skills:

· 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· Based on-site at the project yard, with regular travel to San Diego headquarters.

· As a salaried, exempt leadership position, hours will reflect the demands of active field operations, particularly during project mobilization.

· During on-site periods, regular exposure to outdoor desert field conditions, including extreme heat.

· Frequently required to sit, read computer monitors, and use a keyboard/mouse for office-based tasks.

This job description is not exhaustive and does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

· 401(k), 401(k) matching

· Dental, health, life, and vision insurance

· Paid time off

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), direct ownership stake in company success

· Company vehicle, fuel card, and company credit card provided

Pay: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 8+ Years experience as a Geospatial/Survey Project Manager or comparable leadership role managing survey teams?
• Do you have a Bachelors degree and 10+ years of survey experience?
• Do you possess current California and Nevada PLS licenses, in good standing?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Work Location: In person