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Bowman has an opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager, Survey to join our team in any one of our Texas locations (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Waco).

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Oversee the operations of the Regional land surveying program in the areas of land development, energy, transportation, government contracting, mining and other markets. Work as part of the national survey team and oversee the OperationsCenter and Business Unit leaders within that Region.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Focus on operational excellence. Coordinate the planning and execution of day-to-day operations.
• Know our clients. Establish new clients and maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Ensure financial success for the Region. Monitor and manage work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection effort.
• Act as a senior level leader for the company. Effectively communicate corporate goals, philosophy, and culture.
• Grow the business with a multi-year planning horizon. Develop near/long-term goals and strategies for growth of the department.
• Develop current and future talent. Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.

Do the Work

• Serve as the overall Survey Operations Manager for a Region in all markets/industries that we serve
• Report to the Vice President of Survey Operations.
• Oversee and manage Survey Operations Center and Business Unit leaders, if applicable, with respect to their assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with these leaders bi-monthly, or as required to meet business objectives.
• Lead a Project Manager Training Program for existing and potential Project Managers.
• Aid the leaders with staff development, collections, and any other operations issues.
• Assist with multiyear strategic planning and yearly business planning.
• Coordinate with the Company Safety Director when appropriate and necessary.
• Assist with strategic initiatives such as staff development, advancement of technology, developing and implementing policies and procedures.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred.
• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of professional experience overall, surveying experience strongly preferred.
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor, not required, but may be preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of total station and data collection, with the ability to promote new equipment and technologies.
• Familiarity with GPS technology and various software packages.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of a survey department.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred.
• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of professional experience overall, surveying experience strongly preferred.
• Registered Professional Land Surveyor, not required, but may be preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Demonstrated knowledge of total station and data collection, with the ability to promote new equipment and technologies.
• Familiarity with GPS technology and various software packages.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of a survey department.