Director of Survey

Description

Director of Survey ~ Ready to grow your skills while leading a growing survey team?

Come help us build lasting relationships, deliver impactful projects, and shape communities throughout Maine and beyond.

Nobis is seeking a Director of Survey  to provide strategic leadership for our survey team while driving operational excellence, business growth, and exceptional client service.  This position offers the opportunity to lead talented professionals, strengthen client partnerships, and influence the future direction of our surveying services.  

What It's Like Working at Nobis

We are 100% Employee-Owned and that makes you an owner.  As a Nobis Employee-Owner, you will become part of a team that thrives on diversity of thought, encourages out-of-the-box ideas, and strives to fulfill our mission to deliver unparalleled solutions that drive employee-owner, client, and community success.  

We offer competitive wages, generous paid time off, and a flexible hybrid schedule that allows our employee-owners to maintain a balance between life and work.  In addition to our extensive benefits package, you will have access to all the advantages that come with working for an ESOP.  

What You'll Do

• Lead the growth, performance, and strategic direction of our survey department.
• Oversee financial performance, including revenue, profitability, budgeting and forecasting, and resource staffing  and planning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and industry partners.
• Represent the company with industry organizations and professional associations to strengthen market presence and business development opportunities.
• Drive business development and identify opportunities for expansion.
• Oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, and financial performance of projects. 
• Mentor and develop high-performing survey professionals. 
• Collaborate with company leadership to support long-term business objectives. 

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree (A.S.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in surveying, geomatics, civil technology, or civil engineering.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of hands-on practical experience in both field and office aspects of land surveying.
• State of Maine Professional Land Surveyor license (required).
• Expertise in computer-aided design and geospatial platform (such as AutoCAD Civil3D, Carlson, Trimble, or ArcGIS) as needed to develop survey plans/plats.
• Experience in all aspects of land surveying including deed research, instrument operation, data collection, planning, implementation, dispute resolution, and problem solving skills.
• You’ll need a strong background in boundary, topographic, problem solving for private, site civil, utility, energy, and public transportation agency projects.
• Proven leadership, client management, and business development experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license is required for travel to project sites, meetings, and other necessary work travel.
• Additional licensure in the State of New Hampshire as an Licensed Land Surveyor (LLS) is highly desired.

EEO Statement:

It is Nobis Group’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Nobis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, veteran status, military service, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.  Nobis will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.