Senior Surveyor / Planner

Pennoni; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Surveyor / Planner in Cape May, NJ. This role requires extensive experience in surveying operations and management skills to oversee various land use projects. Ideal candidates should have a valid PLS license in NJ and a degree in Surveying Technology. The position involves both office and field work, leading projects, and interacting with clients and municipalities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Field / Land Surveying.
• Valid Professional Land Surveyor’s license in NJ is required.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying and planning operations related to land use development.
• Approve and seal technical documents for various surveys.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead subdivision and site plan projects.

Skills

Field/Land Surveying experience

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Technology

Valid Professional Land Surveyor’s license in NJ

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS tools

Total Stations

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Surveyor / Planner to join our team on a full-time, direct basis while based at our office in the Cape May Court House, NJ area. This is a hands-on leadership role to oversee surveying & planning operations related to land use development, municipal land use planning, tax map preparation & maintenance, master plan updates, and site planning projects for clients in Southern NJ.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide management & administrative support services for a variety of surveying (e.g.: boundary, title, ALTA, topographic, aerial, etc.) as well as related operations: utility locations (including pipe inverts & sizes), utility surveys, wetland location surveys, construction layout, and Right-of-Way (R/W) surveys.
• Review, approve, and seal technical documents (including calculations & drawings).
• Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control [QA/QC] review of all survey documents (including survey plans, record plots, legal descriptions, and construction layout services).
• Perform project site visits and/or periodic field observation, as required.
• Attend / participate in municipal hearings as well as all necessary client meetings.
• Interact / communicate positively with the public, elected officials, clients, Contractors, and team members in a timely & professional manner.
• Lead subdivision and site plan projects: direct Engineers & Environmentalists (and/or others) with regard to deadlines & deliverables; attend necessary Board meetings, etc.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate job progress to local Management, especially in relation to any potential issues with timelines and/or budgets.
• Provide guidance to all internal departments regarding survey-related project barriers.
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing clients to provide services for site design.
• Proposal preparation (including project approach, scope of services, and fees).
• Participate in business development/networking activities (when appropriate) and assist with the preparation of related marketing materials.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This is largely an office-oriented role requiring frequent and prolonged computer use. This position requires occasional travel to-and-from project sites / meetings, and may require overtime, evening and/or weekend work (depending on project needs). Since there is some field travel involved, in an outdoor working environment, exposure to extreme weather conditions may occur.

Basic Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.
• Valid Professional Land Surveyor’s [PLS] license in NJ.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree) in Surveying Technology (or a related technical field of study) is a plus!
• NJ Professional Planning [PP] license is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: CADD, Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, and Leica Geosystems HW & SW is preferred.
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Proven leadership skills; Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively, multitask, and prioritize workflow to satisfy multiple project schedules, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously.
• Exceptional client and contractor relationship management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, especially in conjunction with being responsive to the needs of clients.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled