What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geomatics Director position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Geomatics Director | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA
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 the overall program and project management, as well as 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
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When You Join VHB, You’ll Find
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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Geomatics Director | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA
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 the overall program and project management, as well as 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
- Develops and supports service line strategies and initiatives that support VHB’s strategic plan and regional business planning/strategic pursuits.
- Aligns service offerings to VHB’s market requirements.
- Collaborates with regional leadership to identify and provide new services or skills.
- Develops growth plans. Identifies market opportunities and strategies, such as key hires and the development of business opportunities, while meeting the expectations of internal stakeholders.
- Promotes awareness of available technologies within the Geomatics team.
- Identifies and deploys leading-edge work processes, technologies, and applications to execute projects more effectively and better serve clients.
- Develops client solutions benefitting from advancements and applications of data and technologies.
- Works with leadership groups to develop and implement consistent work processes and standards.
- Works with discipline groups to develop and implement quality plans.
- Reviews client and quality audit feedback and develops plans to implement best practices across the region.
- Creates project plans, identifies, and organizes resources, and successfully executes projects to completion.
- Develops, monitors, and maintains project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
- Promotes work sharing across offices and advises on the deployment of staff on major projects and pursuits.
- Manages a team of Geomatics professionals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coaching and motivating; and addressing problems.
- Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
- 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 ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with others
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
- Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level
- 15 years of experience managing Survey/Geomatics projects, including 10 years of client/staff/project management
- BS in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Reality Capture, or related field
- VA Land Surveyor license required
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When You Join VHB, You’ll Find
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.