Ayres Associates

Survey Manager

Ayres Associates$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • North Carolina Professional Land Survey (PLS) License required.
  • Bachelor's or associate degree in land surveying, geography, engineering, or related fields.
  • 10+ years experience in survey solutions for geospatial, engineering, or architectural sectors.
  • 10+ years in project management using survey technologies like GPS and UAS.
  • Proven staff supervision and business development experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic, marketing, and annual business plans for the group.
  • Meet yearly business goals including revenue and profitability targets.
  • Supervise project managers, surveyors, and technicians.
  • Promote a supportive company culture that values growth and inclusion.
  • Travel between Burlington/Raleigh offices and occasionally to other locations.
  • Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Engage in business development and client satisfaction initiatives.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • PTO and flexible work schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Finding the right fit:

Help grow Ayres in North Carolina. This is a unique opportunity to support expansion of Ayres survey service line while collaborating with existing team presence in civil engineering and transportation divisions. We're seeking someone who is energized by growth and is ready to make a lasting impact in an evolving market.

Success in this role will be defined by your ability to manage multiple projects, support project teams, and provide exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate is adaptable and comfortable taking on evolving responsibilities, including occasional overtime and out-of-town travel.

Note: There is only one position available with the option of multiple office locations based on preference.

On any given day, you'll:

  • Develop the long-range strategic plan, marketing plan, and the annual business plan for the group with particular emphasis on the annual financial plan, capital purchase, budget, marketing, and training plan sections.
  • Meet the goals and objectives of the annual business plan and budget, including revenue and profitability goals, workload backlog, billing, and accounts receivable.
  • Supervise the work activities of project managers, surveyors, technicians, and other assigned specialists.
  • Foster an environment that encourages staff growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion and overall employee well-being.
  • Routine travel between Burlington/Raleigh offices to support and spend time with staff members and occasionally travel to other Ayres office locations.


  • Oversee Project Managers to assure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in conformance with the quality standards of the firm and the requirements of the contract.

  • Act as the company representative and spokesperson in the community, as well as actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.

  • Conduct business development activities, including client contact, marketing, and monitoring client satisfaction.
  • Understand and adhere to corporate policies/procedures while preparing and overseeing quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and approve contract documents, including scope of work, project schedule, and fee estimates provided by group project managers.
  • Prepare and oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures.


Required Qualifications:

  • North Carolina Professional Land Survey (PLS) License
  • Bachelor's or associate degree in land surveying, geography, engineering, or other related disciplines.
  • A minimum of 10 years of combined experience providing survey solutions for the geospatial, engineering, and architectural industries in the following sectors:
    • Transportation design
    • Utilities, such as transmission & distribution, telecommunications, pipelines, etc.
    • Construction

  • A minimum of 10 years of combined experience:

    • Managing projects employing survey technologies, including GPS, total stations, HD laser scanning, and UAS.
    • Managing field staff, survey equipment, and vehicle fleet.
    • CAD drafting software.

  • Prior experience in supervising staff, managing projects, and developing new and maintaining existing clients.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.


Desired Skills and Experiences:

  • Eagerness to cultivate a team environment where all staff members feel valued and supported and all ideas flow freely.
  • A self-motivated, performance-driven leader with excellent people skills.
  • Proven business development skills and a strong reputation with clients.
  • A well-established existing network of contacts is highly desirable.


Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.


Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

About Ayres Associates

Ayres Associates is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, energy, environmental, and municipal engineering. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ayres Associates has over 500 employees and has worked on projects across the United States.
Learn more about Ayres Associates
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$2 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$50 million

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