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Director of Operations & Multi-State Licensed Surveyor
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Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Job 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.
Note that this is an in-office position based in our Columbus, TX 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.
Qualifications
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.
Why Join FSC, Inc?
Aggressive growth trajectory with opportunities to shape a rapidly scaling surveying division.
Leadership role with influence over strategic direction and operational structure.
Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and licensure level.
Company-provided vehicle, fuel, technology package, and project-specific bonuses.
An environment where top-performers excel and leadership is decisive, fast-moving and supportive.
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Worksite address
columbus, TX, 78934, US
Who can apply
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