Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. · 5 days ago
Assistant Survey Department Head (Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Manager)
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expChristopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is seeking an experienced licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join their Survey Department as an Assistant Department Head. This role involves leading the department, managing complex survey projects, and fostering client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and mentoring staff.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead and shape the department, translate company vision into actionable strategies for the Survey department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Drive operational excellence by overseeing production standards, resource planning, and quality control for all survey deliverables, updating processes as needed
Manage complex survey projects. Provide oversight for topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and IDOT and Tollway plats of highway
Serve as the primary point of contact for client and subconsultant issues, approve project proposals and budgets, and foster long-term client relationships
Contribute to department budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews; support business development initiatives and identify new opportunities
Partner with HR to create training plans, mentor staff on advanced surveying practices and emerging technologies, and recommend hiring decisions
Explore new technologies including LiDAR drones, SUE, mapping, etc
Manage and schedule field staff daily
Build relationships with external experts and agencies through seminars, conferences, and professional networking
Promote continuous improvement and adoption of best practices to maintain accuracy and efficiency across all survey operations
Qualification
Required
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in Illinois, or ability to obtain within 6 months
10+ years of progressive experience in land surveying, including leadership
Proven expertise in boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and preparation of plats of highways for IDOT, Tollway, etc
Strong understanding of surveying principles, legal descriptions, plats, and legal requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and develop training programs aligned with department goals
Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for departmental operations
Excellent client relationship management and ability to resolve issues effectively
Proficiency in surveying technology, CAD platforms, and data management systems; familiarity with emerging tools and best practices
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Active involvement in professional organizations and industry networking
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Generous PTO
401(k) matching
Discretionary bonuses
Company
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Burke, PhD PE D.WRE Dist.M.ASCE NAC NAE HDR CPESC
Chief Executive Officer
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