Manager, Survey and Drone Operations

Penn E&R; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn E&R, Inc. seeks a Manager of Drone & Survey Operations to organize, coordinate, and manage diverse surveying projects. You will handle mapping, legal descriptions, plats and surveys, and budget reporting while ensuring timely scope control and strong client communication.

Ideal candidates bring PA PLS licensure within a year, 5+ years in topographic and construction surveying, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey. GIS skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in topographic surveys, design surveys, land survey plats, subdivision plats, Land Title Surveys and construction surveying.
• Strong knowledge of boundary establishment methods and analysis.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey is a must.
• GIS experience is preferred.
• Ability to cultivate and develop client relationships, work independently, manage projects, and communicate effectively.

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.
• Performs boundary analysis and determinations.
• 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 monthly and at project completion.
• Ensures project legal documents are completed and signed.
• Manages project scope and modifies pricing and agreements as needed, escalates issues timely.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

GIS

Job description

At Penn E&R, we empower professionals to create lasting, positive impact through environmental remediation, civil engineering design, and regulatory guidance that protect ecosystems, restore land, and improve infrastructure. Whether you're cleaning up a former industrial site or designing a stormwater management system for a new development, your work here contributes to a safer, more sustainable world.

Bring your creativity, resourcefulness, and drive to Penn E&R, where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Ready to take on what’s next? Let’s make it happen together!

We are seeking a Manager of Drone & Survey Operations. You will organize, coordinate, and manage projects which include a broad range of assignments requiring knowledge of surveying/mapping. This includes writing legal descriptions, drafting plats and surveys, resolving boundary issues, cost estimating for project proposals, and managing survey projects. To support these responsibilities, you should possess good organization, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

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
• Performs boundary analysis, and determinations
• 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
• Assures 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
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

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

We know that great work happens when people feel supported both on and off the job. That’s why we offer balance and benefits that support you.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible
• A strong commitment to field and office safety
• A stable, growing company with local roots and regional impact

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.