ABOUT THE POSITION
Geomatics Manager – Williamsburg, VA
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geomatics Manager to lead our Survey/Geomatics team based in Williamsburg, Virginia. This leadership role will guide the strategic growth of our geomatics practice across private and federal markets. The position offers a blend of office-based responsibilities, remote flexibility, and field work as needed.
Learn more about Geomatics at VHB: Geomatics | VHB
Key Responsibilities
Service Line Leadership
- Lead and execute service line strategies in alignment with VHB’s regional and company-wide goals.
- Identify opportunities for new services, technologies, and market growth within the geomatics discipline.
- Collaborate with local and regional leadership to drive key hires, client development, and technical excellence.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure operational efficiency within the Williamsburg Survey/Geomatics group.
Technology & Innovation
- Promote the use of advanced survey technologies including UAS, terrestrial scanning, LiDAR, and GPS systems.
- Evaluate and implement new tools and workflows to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Project & Quality Management
- Manage full project life cycles from scoping and planning through execution and delivery.
- Ensure quality control and consistency across all deliverables and processes.
- Support cross-office work sharing and staff resourcing for large, complex projects.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor a team of survey professionals across office, field, and remote settings.
- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and career development within the group.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in survey technologies and software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, and LiDAR platforms.
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a deadline-driven environment.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and highly self-motivated.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Land Surveyor in Virginia required; or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in survey/geomatics, including project and staff management.
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Multi-state licensure is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of private and federal project requirements.
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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