AVP – Land Surveying & Geospatial Practice Lead

AVP – Land Surveying & Geospatial Practice LeadThis position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.Location: New York MetroSalary: Up to $225,000We are looking for a senior surveying leader to take ownership of a growing land surveying and geospatial practice across the New York Metro region.This is a practice leadership position, combining technical oversight, team leadership, client management and business development. You will be responsible for maintaining high technical standards while expanding the practice, developing people and strengthening long-term client relationships.What We're Looking For15+ years of professional land surveying experience, with significant leadership responsibility.New York State PLS preferred; New Jersey licensure is an advantage.Strong background in boundary, topographic, construction and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.Strong understanding of deed research, title information, boundary determination and survey-related issues.Experience leading multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule and budget performance.Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop surveyors and field crews.Strong knowledge of applicable surveying standards, municipal requirements and permitting/regulatory processes across the New York / Long Island market.Experience with Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation or comparable surveying/design software.Established relationships with clients and stakeholders across areas such as development, engineering, architecture and public-sector work.Demonstrated experience with business development, proposals, scoping, fee discussions and securing repeat work.The RoleYou will lead the day-to-day and long-term development of the surveying practice, overseeing a range of complex projects and ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.Key responsibilities will include:Provide strategic and operational leadership for the survey practice.Oversee multiple projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule and financial objectives are achieved.Manage and develop survey professionals and field teams, providing mentoring, technical guidance and career development.Establish and maintain strong QA/QC processes and technical standards.Provide technical oversight across boundary, topographic, construction and ALTA/NSPS surveying assignments.Review and help resolve complex boundary, title and survey-related issues.Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and understanding their project requirements.Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.Lead proposals, scopes of work, fee discussions and client presentations.Help identify and implement improved technologies, processes and delivery methods within the practice.Work closely with engineering and other professional disciplines where surveying services form part of larger multidisciplinary projects.Support the continued growth of the practice through people, clients, technology and new service opportunities.Leadership & GrowthThis is an opportunity for an established surveying professional to have a significant influence on the direction and growth of the practice.The successful candidate will combine strong technical surveying knowledge with commercial awareness, leadership ability and a genuine interest in developing both people and client relationships.