SURVEY MANAGER

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Manager to join our team. The Survey Manager is accountable for developing and enforcing office survey standards, processes, training, mentoring and staff career progression at the national level. They are the technical leader for that service, which provides the experience and expertise needed to serve clients in all of our Markets.

• Develop, provide and coordinate service-specific education and staff development.
• Work with the Director, Land Surveying to create, monitor and meet a professional development budget for the survey service
• Establish, implement, monitor and maintain procedures and quality standards for office staff
• Determine, monitor and control standards for work products, such as plan sets, reports, specifications, and data files
• Ensure that work products have a consistent process across offices, and are delivered efficiently
• Advise Director, Land Surveying in hiring decisions and identify technical resource needs
• Work with Director, Land Surveying on staffing, utilization and workload balancing
• Support market-based business development by providing technical expertise
• Provide and execute an ongoing mentorship plan for all members of the office survey group
• Build, maintain and grow a strong culture for the service group that aligns with Westwood’s corporate values
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

• Knowledge of consulting business and a licensed professional, as applicable, in the appropriate service
• Four-year degree preferred and 5+ years of experience in a consulting business
• Project management experience preferred
• Must have a strong background in project management
• Effective verbal communication is necessary and independent judgment is essential
• Ability to provide effective leadership for technical staff
• Thorough knowledge and experience in business development

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. 

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. 

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.