Geomatics Director

Geomatics Director | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA

About the Position

VHB’s Mid-Atlantic Geomatics Team is seeking a Geomatics Director to lead its dynamic group serving Virginia and District of Columbia. This position is responsible for overall program and project management, and the performance of the Survey/Geomatics team across these locations. The role serves as a key conduit between regional leadership and technical staff—providing hands‑on oversight of project standards, technical execution, and program development, while driving business growth, ensuring client satisfaction, and upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support service line strategies and initiatives that align with VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning.

• Align service offerings to VHB’s market requirements.

• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify and provide new services or skills.

• Develop growth plans, identify market opportunities and strategies, such as key hires and new business opportunities, to meet internal stakeholder expectations.

• Promote awareness of available technologies within the Geomatics team.

• Identify and deploy leading‑edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects more effectively and better serve clients.

• Develop client solutions that benefit from advancements in data and technologies.

• Work with leadership groups to develop and implement consistent work processes and standards.

• Work with discipline groups to develop and implement quality plans.

• Review client and quality audit feedback and develop plans to implement best practices across the region.

• Create project plans, identify and organize resources, and successfully execute projects to completion.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, scopes, and schedules.

• Promote work sharing across offices and advise on staff deployment for major projects and pursuits.

• Manage a team of Geomatics professionals, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and problem resolution.

• Participate in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent management skills with an emphasis on performance recognition and development.

• Ability to strategically identify and implement innovative ideas that add value.

• Proficient in a broad array of technical skills with professional mastery.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Team‑oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks independently and collaborate effectively.

• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and detail‑oriented.

• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 10+ years of client, staff, and project management.

• BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field.

• VA Land Surveyor license required.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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