Senior Survey Crew Chief

Pennoni; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field surveying operations in commercial construction projects. You will manage daily field crew activities, coordinate layouts for buildings and sites, and QA/QC field data before handing it to the office.

The role requires 8–12 years of commercial surveying experience, proficiency with Excel and AutoCAD, and the ability to perform heavy field work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in commercial construction surveying.
• Capable of field work including heavy manual labor.
• Experienced in field staff management and supervision.
• Ability to read construction plans and property plats.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crew in survey operations for construction and design.
• Coordinate field layout for buildings and sites.
• QA/QC site control and layout data from the office.
• Oversee instrument operations and data transfers.
• Read plans and manage point data in files.
• Maintain clear client communication on job sites.
• Supervise use of field data controllers and transfers.

Skills

Field staff management

Logical mindset

Adaptive problem solving

Construction surveying experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Survey equipment

Job description

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our field surveying operations in the Hampton Roads, VA area. In this role, you will be Responsible for the daily operation of a survey crew on a wide range of land surveying projects (geodetic, boundary and topographic, and construction staking).

Responsibilities

• Manage field crew in normal survey field operations for construction, property surveys and design surveys.
• Coordinate field layout for buildings and sites.
• QA/QC site control and layout information from the office.
• Read and understand construction plans and property plats.
• Manipulate digital cut sheets and point data in files.
• Oversee field instrument operations.
• Client communication on job sites.
• Manage use of field data controller and file transfers.

Required experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum years of experience: 8-12 years with a concentration in commercial construction.
• Capable of field work which may include heavy manual labor
• Logical mindset
• Adaptive understanding of problems
• Experienced in field staff management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in Excel spreadsheets and computers
• Experienced in modern survey technology and equipment
• Looking for growth in professional career
• Knows some AutoCAD

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $62,400 - $90,000 (per year) or $30-$45 per hour based on experience

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you’ll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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