AutoCAD, Budget Management, Building Surveying, Business Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Employee Assistance Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Laboratory, Land Development, Land Surveying, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Multitasking, Nursing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Seminars, Surveying, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Topography, Writing Skills
Description
Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Department Manager to lead and grow our Towson, Maryland survey operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned survey professional who enjoys balancing survey management, project management, team leadership, and client service. If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact on project success, mentor staff, and help shape the future of a growing department, we'd like to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and oversee survey crews and office staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Manage multiple survey projects from proposal through completion, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Perform contract administration, budget management, resource allocation, and project scheduling.
- Prepare and review plats, legal descriptions, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, and other survey deliverables.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable surveying standards, Maryland regulations, and ethical practices.
- Coordinate effectively with clients, engineers, project managers, and regulatory agencies.
- Monitor project progress and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Provide technical guidance and professional judgment on complex land surveying assignments.
- Support business development efforts and identify opportunities for departmental growth.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality control, accountability, and continuous improvement.
MRA offers a team-oriented environment and the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects. We invite you to visit us online at www.mragta.com to learn more about us - and find your dream job today!
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.
Requirements
- 3+ years of survey management experience (office and/or field leadership in land development)
- Strong background in land surveying operations and project delivery
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required)
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead with initiative, accountability, and technical confidence
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work-life balance
- Annual Bonus Potential – your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Peace of Mind – with Company-paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Invest in Your Future – through our 401(k) with Company Match
- Education Assistance Program – helping you continue to grow and learn
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
- Peak Health Wellness Plan – personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
- Stay Connected & Inspired – with free memberships to professional societies
- Professional Development – Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
- Referral Bonuses – bring great people on board and get rewarded
- Recognition That Matters – we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program
- Team Spirit & Fun – enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #MRAworkable
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