Sector Leader - VP of Land Services (Survey)

Office Location: Fargo or Bismarck, ND, or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN  

Position Description: 

This position is a senior level position with the opportunity to maintain and develop Apex’s Land Surveying services to our other internal sectors and Apex’s public and private clients. The Land Services Sector Leader will be responsible for managing and growing Apex’s Land Surveying services in the ND and MN regional markets where Apex currently operates.  The Land Services Sector Leader will also be responsible for growing into other strategic markets that match the strategic plans of the company. A qualified candidate will be expected to develop and execute short and long-term revenue goals, monitor sector performance, monitor project budgets, hire key staff, and pursue new project and client opportunities. The Land Services Sector Leader will report directly to Apex’s CEO initially, but ultimately to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) in the future. The candidate will be expected to attend meetings in person with key surveying personnel and key business development and operations personnel. The Sector Leader will be expected to be involved in promoting the company through industry specific professional organizations.

Essential Tasks and Duties:

• Develop a business and staffing plan for Apex, which addresses the company’s internal surveying needs for its existing civil engineering sectors while balancing the right amount of work for clients requiring only our land surveying services.
• Establish and maintain key strategic partnerships to effectively win work and deliver quality surveying tied to infrastructure design and construction services.
• Collaborate with other market leaders within the company regarding workload, pursuits, staffing and technology needs.
• Develop, follow, and maintain strategic plan initiatives and goals for the sector and the company.
• Be available as a technical mentor and business leader for the crew chiefs and survey department managers in the Land Services Sector, including contract development, project profitability and risk management.
• Attend and schedule personnel for appropriate industry conferences and professional seminars as deemed necessary to further Apex’s mission to grow land surveying services.
• Participate in sector leadership team meetings, company management meetings, and company operations meetings when appropriate.
• Responsible for hiring and recruiting strategic positions that meets the company or sector growth goals.
• Utilize effective communication skills required in settings such as public meetings, professional seminars, corporate meetings, etc.
• This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
• Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
• Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal, and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Travel and out-of-town stays may be required. 
• This position may frequently require more than 40-hour work weeks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: 

• Education / Licensure:
  • A 2-year associates degree in Land Surveying Technology or a bachelor’s degree (preferably) in a related field is considered a plus, with 15+ years of Land Surveying experience and 5+ years of supervisory / project management responsibilities.
  • Active Professional Land Surveying (PLS) licensure within the State(s) of ND and MN (preferably) or have the ability to obtain license(s) within 6 months of hire as deemed appropriate.
• Technical Skills:
  • Surveying Experience: Extensive background in boundary surveys, geodetic measurements, construction surveying, topographic surveys, researching and writing legal descriptions for public/private land records.
  • Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation Open-Roads, and ArcGIS/GIS platforms.
  • Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with GPS/GNSS receivers, total stations, and modern geospatial tools (specifically Trimble Equipment).
• Business Development / Administrative Skills:
  • Experience with managing clients, writing scopes and fees, writing proposals, reviewing contracts, and managing personnel in the consulting engineering industry is preferred.
  • Experience and working knowledge with public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.
  • Must have experience with or willingness to be involved with appropriate professional organizations beneficial to Apex and the Land Services sector.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Must be able to clearly articulate both verbal and written communications.
• Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties.
• Must be able to work required hours in the office or offsite.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and duties.

Benefits:
We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

1. Performance-based bonuses
2. Health, dental, and vision insurance
3. Life insurance
4. 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
5. Paid parental leave
6. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
7. Paid time off
8. Short- and long-term disability coverage
9. Employee wellness program