Manager Survey Department

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The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region's economy.

Massport's Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering "best-in-class" infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers' experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport's mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.

ABOUT YOU

As a Manager, Survey Department, you are a thoughtful and technically skilled leader who combines sound judgment, attention to detail, and strategic thinking to guide complex surveying and property-related initiatives that support critical infrastructure and operational decisions. You excel at building strong relationships, developing high-performing teams, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating technical information into actionable insights while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and public service.

What you will do:

• Leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Survey Unit, overseeing workforce planning, budgeting, staff development, performance management, labor relations, and the successful delivery of surveying services across Massport's facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Directs land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying activities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of critical survey control networks, property records, and construction-related measurements that support operational and capital initiatives.
• Partners with internal departments, consultants, utilities, government agencies, and external stakeholders to manage complex surveying, property, and infrastructure matters, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational priorities.
• Provides expert technical leadership on property boundaries, legal descriptions, ground leases, and land rights, supporting construction projects, risk management, litigation, and regulatory proceedings through thorough analysis, documentation, and professional testimony when required.

What you offer:

• 4 Year College Degree Required. Ability to communicate matters of land title, matters of spatial orientation, matters concerning labor, and matters concerning budget (orally and written) in Standard English required.
• 10-15 years of land surveying experience with at least 5 years in a supervisor/management role required. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Massachusetts Registered Professional Land Surveyor license required.
• Working knowledge of 250 CMR requirements. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Calson Software is desirable.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment
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Required Skills

• Action Planning 4
• Budget and Control 4
• Business Management 4
• Data Collection and Analysis 5
• Planning and Organizing 4
• Review and Reporting 4

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Job Info

• Minimum Salary Range$120,000
• Maximum Salary Range$145,000