Regional Operations Manager at Confidential

We are seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee the operations of the regional survey program in the areas of land development, transportation, government contracting, electric transmission under-grounding, and mining. Work as part of the national survey team and oversee the Office/Local Survey Managers.

This role can be based at any of the following office locations: Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC; Suwanee, GA; Tampa Bay, FL; Ft. Myers, FL; Naples, FL; Stuart, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Melbourne, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Coordinate the planning and execution of day-to-day operations with local Directors and Managers.
• Establish new clients and maintain healthy client relationships
• Possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Monitor and manage work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Effectively communicate corporate goals, philosophy, and culture.
• Develop near/long-term goals and strategies for growth of the department.
• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.

Do the Work

• Serve as the Regional Survey Manager in the areas of land development, transportation, government contracting, electric transmission under-grounding, and mining.
• Report to the Executive Vice President of Geospatial/Survey.
• Oversee and manage Survey Office Managers with respect to their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with the Survey Office Managers bi-monthly, or as required to meet business objectives.
• Lead a Project Manager Training Program for existing and potential Project Managers.
• Aid the Survey Office Managers with staff development, collections, and any other operations issues.
• Assist with strategic planning and yearly business planning.
• Coordinate with the Company Safety Director when appropriate and necessary.
• Assist with strategic initiatives such as staff development, advancement of technology, developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field or licensed professional with equivalent experience required.
• Ten or more (10+) years of surveying experience in land development industry to include project management, staff supervision and client relationships.
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of total station and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Familiarity with GPS technology and various software packages.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of a survey department.