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PLS Regional Survey Director

Newark, DE 19713

Posted: 03/10/2026 Industry: Land Survey Job Number: 40081 Work Location: Onsite

Job Description

Job Title: PLS Regional Survey Director
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Onsite position in Newark, DE or PA or MD

*** Candidates must currently reside in the greater DE / MD / PA area

Required Skills & Experience:
  • REQUIRES PLS (Professional Land Surveyor) Licensure in DE, VA, PA or MD
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a professional surveyor and at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project teams and business units and leading professional and technical staff toward completion of goals.
  • Experience in proposal preparation, contract and term negotiations, job estimates, project management, and budget management.
  • Strong management skills with the ability to manage staff, maintain quality control, and interact effectively with senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy, listening skills, and responsiveness to client needs.
  • Strong business acumen and professional interpersonal skills when dealing with clients.
  • Ability to confidently operate a computer using technical software, spreadsheets, and standard business applications.
  • Ability to inspire and direct staff to produce high-quality work, maintain morale, and promote diversity.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
  • Ability to relate to clients and individuals at all levels and disciplines within the organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments across multiple projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Ability to complete work consistently with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands.
Job Overview:
The Regional Survey Director is responsible for business development including pre-proposal contacts, proposal preparation and presentations, and client maintenance and support for the firm’s public relations efforts. The Survey Regional Director recruits and develops a team of survey professionals, technicians, and field staff and effectively leads staff toward completion of project and business unit goals. This role communicates regular progress and status reports on project deliverables to all project stakeholders and the management team while continually seeking opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Supports and promotes safety practices and procedures designed to protect employees and the public.
  • Responsible for business development, including pre-proposal contacts, proposal preparation and presentations, and client maintenance and support for the firm’s public relations efforts.
  • Hires, develops, and leads a team of survey professionals, technicians, and field staff.
  • Develops and adheres to strategic company and survey goals while growing the business and maintaining client relationships.
  • Coordinates with other survey groups throughout the firm on project work and resource sharing.
  • Actively participates in client, regulatory, and recruiting professional events and meetings.
  • Manages project teams, projects, and priorities successfully.
  • Formulates proposals, project scopes, prepares estimates and project budgets, and reports in coordination with the marketing support team.
  • Communicates regular progress and status reports on project deliverables to all project stakeholders and the management team.
  • Promotes and oversees quality control review activities and quality assurance procedures.
  • Effectively conveys the firm’s integrated business resources in business development discussions.
  • Continually seeks opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
  • Remains active in professional organizations and professional development, maintaining a strong network within the field.
  • Overnight travel is required as business dictates.

Job Requisition # 40081
#LI-RS1 #Survey
A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $150,000 - $190,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

 

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