Manager, Survey and Drone Operations

Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Penn Environmental & Remediation Inc. is looking for a Manager of Drone & Survey Operations in Pittsburgh, PA. The position involves managing drone operations, conducting technical mappings, and overseeing various surveying tasks. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience in surveying and be capable of managing projects while developing client relationships.

Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• PA PLS Licensure required within a year of employment.
• 5+ years of experience in topographic and design surveys.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes technical mapping and drawings for submittals.
• Manages project budget and reports to management.
• Ensures project legal documents are signed.

Skills

Topographic surveys

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Boundary establishment analysis

Education

PA PLS Licensure

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Job Title

Manager of Drone & Survey Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Completes technical mapping and final drawings for agency submittals and specifications for approval.
• Conducts research and analysis, title reports, ROW/E, Land Title Surveys, topography, and mapping.
• Performs boundary calculations, analysis, and field support calculations.
• Reads, researches and interprets deeds and maps.
• Drafts legal descriptions and prepares easements, plats and surveys.
• Manages project budget and reports project results to management as directed.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization on an ongoing basis but no less than monthly and at project completion.
• Ensures project legal documents are completed and signed.
• Manages project scope and modifies pricing and agreements, as applicable due to scope changes.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• PA PLS Licensure and surrounding states is preferred but required to be obtained within a year of employment.
• 5+ years experience in topographic surveys, design surveys, land survey plats, subdivision plats, Land Title Surveys and construction surveying.
• Knowledge of common boundary establishment methods and analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey is a must.
• GIS experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to cultivate and develop client relationships, work independently, possess the ability to manage projects and have strong written and oral communications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• A strong commitment to field and office safety.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penn E&R, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.