Survey Division Manager

 

Civil Science is seeking a highly experienced and driven Survey Division Manager to lead and expand our survey program across North Dakota. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a licensed surveyor who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and team development.

You’ll step into a visible, high-impact role with the ability to shape the direction of our survey practice in a growing market. From guiding division strategy and overseeing project delivery to building strong relationships with public agencies and identifying new opportunities, you’ll play a critical role in both stabilizing and scaling our presence across the region.

We’re looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, client relationships, and long-term success. Someone who can balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution, while mentoring staff and driving a culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Business development & relationship-building
• Leadership & talent acquisition/development
• Communication & negotiation skills

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities
  • Set strategic direction for the survey division that is aligned with company goals.
  • Lead division level planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
  • Drive division-level quality, risk management, and safety compliance.
  • Develop staff through mentoring, hiring, and company performance management programs.
  • Represent Civil Science in municipal, regional, and state forums and industry organizations
• Business Development Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts for the ND survey market, including identifying new clients, pursuing strategic opportunities, and overseeing proposal development.
  • Monitor funding cycles and position the Division for upcoming opportunities.
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with agencies, councils, and community partners.

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not mandatory
• 12+ years of surveying experience with strong technical depth.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota surveying market.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel and meet client needs throughout North Dakota and potentially in surrounding states.
• Proven experience overseeing and managing multi-project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, think critically, and support multiple departments simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality control, resource planning.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and uphold quality management processes.
• Ability to balance technical work with operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to work on active construction sites—including uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.