Description

FSC, Inc., a fast-growing land surveying and engineering firm specializing in oil & gas, energy infrastructure, and large-scale commercial projects, is seeking a high-caliber, multi-state Licensed Surveyor to step into the role of Director of Operations. This is a senior-level leadership position responsible for managing and scaling field and office operations across multiple states with a strong emphasis on quality, efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment—someone who can bring structure, discipline, and high-level technical oversight to a company that continues to expand aggressively in Texas, New Mexico, and surrounding regions. Please note, this is an in-office position based in our Columbus, Texas office. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Management

• Oversee all survey operations across multiple states, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to FSC’s  quality standards.
• Manage survey managers, field supervisors, project managers and CAD personnel.
• Implement systems, workflows and SOPs to increase efficiency and scalability. 
• Provide high-level QA/QC and technical oversight on boundary, route, construction, as-built, oil & gas, and energy-related survey deliverables. 

Field & Office Coordination

• Direct scheduling of crews, project assignments, and cross-state resource allocation. 
• Work directly with project managers to streamline client communication, timelines and deliverables. 
• Ensure proper equipment tracking, maintenance and utilization.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

• Stamp and review plats, reports, exhibits, well plats, and energy-related deliverables where licensed.
• Maintain compliance with state surveying rules and regulatory bodies (TX, NM and additional states). 
• Lead expansion of licensure into new markets as FSC continues geographic growth. 

Financial Performance & Oversight

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning across departments. 
• Track billable performance, project margins, and department KPIs.
• Participate in pricing strategy, proposal development, and client scoping. 

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop survey staff across all levels. 
• Establish performance standards and accountability systems.
• Build a strong culture of ownership, urgency, and high-quality execution. 

Requirements

Required

• Licensed Professional Surveyor in at least Texas and one additional state (New Mexico strongly preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in surveying with substantial oil & gas and linear infrastructure project exposure.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume, multi-crew operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in Civil 3D, GIS data workflows, GNSS, conventional instruments, and modern survey technology.

Preferred

• Multi-state licensure (TX, NM, OK, CO, WY, ND, or similar).
• Experience in a Director/Manager/Regional Ops leadership capacity.
• Ability to bring or build a strong network of industry relationships.
• Strong business acumen with exposure to budgets, utilization rates, and operational metrics.