Survey Division Manager

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Civil Science is seeking a highly experienced Survey Division Manager to lead and advance our survey program in North Dakota. As a Division Manager, you'll report to the Area Manager and oversee surveyors and support staff within the Survey Division.  This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed land surveyor who thrives in team leadership, business development, and delivering technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

• North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• 12+ years of professional 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.

Division Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the survey division, 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.

Key Competencies

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Civil Science?

• Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
• Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
• Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

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