Survey Division Manager – Land Development (Charlotte / Fort Mill)

Step into a division-level leadership role where you own both the business and the people side of a growing survey practice. This is a Survey Division Manager opportunity with a well-established engineering, surveying, and planning firm serving the Charlotte / Fort Mill land development market. You will lead survey operations, grow and mentor the team, and play a key role in bringing in new land development clients and projects.

What you'll do

• Lead and grow the survey division with a primary focus on land development projects (residential, commercial, mixed-use).
• Drive business development for the survey group by leveraging your existing relationships and building new client accounts.
• Serve as a key client-facing leader: attend meetings, help scope projects, prepare proposals, and support pursuit strategies.
• Oversee multiple survey crews and office staff, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget targets are met.
• Coordinate closely with civil, planning, and other internal teams to deliver integrated land development solutions.
• Provide technical oversight on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking/layout, and related survey work.
• Develop and refine standards, workflows, and best practices for the survey group to support growth and scalability.
• Mentor, train, and develop staff, including succession planning and career pathing for emerging leaders.

What you bring (must-have requirements)

• Active North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• South Carolina PLS strongly preferred, or a clear path and willingness to obtain SC licensure in a defined timeframe.
• 10+ years of experience managing survey groups, with a strong focus on land development projects.
• Proven business-development track record bringing in new clients and expanding existing relationships for survey / land development work.
• Experience leading multiple field crews and office staff, including hiring, performance management, and team development.
• Strong technical background in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking for land development.
• Solid project management skills: scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
• Clear, confident communication style with both internal teams and external clients.

Compensation & benefits

• Compensation is flexible with no strict cap; the final package will be tailored based on experience, leadership scope, and business-development track record.
• Competitive benefits package (medical, retirement, PTO, and other standard offerings).
• Long-term growth opportunity in a visible leadership role within a growing land development market.

Benefits information

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO. Comprehensive benefits package available; see link for details.

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Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.”

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.