Survey Division Manager

Dickinson, North Dakota, Civil Science is seeking an experienced Survey Division Manager to take ownership of our survey operations and lead the growth of our North Dakota survey division. This is an opportunity to influence how the division operates, build and mentor your team, and establish a clear direction for long-term success. You’ll lead both the business and technical sides of the division—from staffing, budgets, and project delivery to client relationships and business development. Working alongside company leadership, you’ll identify growth opportunities, strengthen operational processes, and build the team and resources needed to deliver quality surveying services throughout the region. We’re looking for a leader who takes initiative, develops people, and turns strategy into action. If you’re ready to help build a division and take responsibility for its performance and future, we’d like to connect. ****Must live in North Dakota**** What You’ll Do Own Survey Operations

Lead day-to-day survey operations across North Dakota, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and project delivery.

Manage division planning, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

Oversee multiple projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.

Establish consistent workflows and uphold quality, risk management, and safety standards.

Coordinate with Civil Science’s engineering and construction teams to support shared projects and client needs.

Build and Develop Your Team

Identify staffing needs and partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and build a strong survey team.

Mentor survey professionals and field staff, establish clear expectations, and support career development.

Create a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Align team capabilities and resources with current workloads and future opportunities.

Shape the Division’s Future

Set the strategic direction for the North Dakota survey division in partnership with company leadership.

Identify target markets, service opportunities, and investments that support sustainable growth.

Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, private clients, and community partners.

Lead business development, proposal preparation, and the pursuit of new and repeat work.

Represent Civil Science at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.

What You’ll Bring

12+ years of surveying experience with strong technical knowledge.

North Dakota Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not required.

Experience leading survey operations, managing multiple projects, and developing teams.

Proven ability to build and sustain revenue-generating client relationships in the North Dakota surveying market.

Strong business judgment and experience with budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and resource planning.

Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain quality management processes.

Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and mentoring skills.

Ability to balance technical responsibilities with operational leadership and business development.

Willingness to travel throughout North Dakota and potentially surrounding states to support projects and clients.

Physical and Field Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Ability to work on active construction sites with uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and moderate-to-high noise levels.

Ability to perform field activities that may include standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Salary plus benefits and ESOP