What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Land Surveying position at Cochran?
Job Description
Job Description
Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction services, architectural, geotechnical, and land surveying firm with 7 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in both public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water / wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100 professionals, Cochran brings unique knowledge, understanding, and a tailored approach to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.
Cochran's Fenton, Missouri location is looking for a Director of Land Surveying to join our team.
Primary Responsibilities :
The Director of Land Surveying is responsible for overseeing all land and geospatial survey operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role involves leading a team of surveyors, managing projects, implementing best practices, and collaborating with other departments to support the organization's objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Leadership & Team Management :
- Supervise, mentor, and train survey staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth
- Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality control measures
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives
- Survey Operations & Project Management :
- Oversee and coordinate all survey activities, including land, topographic, hydrographic, and geospatial surveys.
- Ensure the use of modern survey techniques and technology (e.g., GPS, GIS, drones, LiDAR)
- Review and validate survey data, maps, and reports for accuracy and compliance
- Manage multiple survey projects, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery
- Compliance & Quality Assurance :
- Ensure all survey work complies with industry regulations, legal standards, and safety protocols
- Maintain quality assurance and control across all survey activities
- Stay updated on relevant laws, codes, and emerging trends in surveying
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :
- Work closely with engineers, architects, construction managers, and other stakeholders to support project needs
- Represent the survey department in meetings, providing expert guidance on survey-related matters
- Prepare and present reports, maps, and recommendations to clients and internal teams
- Technology & Innovation :
- Evaluate and implement new surveying tools, software, and methodologies
- Optimize workflow through the integration of digital solutions and automation where applicable
Qualifications & Skills :
Work Environment & Conditions :
Excellent benefits :
