Survey Division Manager

Pennoni; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Survey Division Manager to lead a team in Raleigh, NC. This full-time role requires guiding field surveying operations, QA/QC of documents, and coordination with clients to drive new business.

The ideal candidate has extensive surveying and project management experience, NC PLS licensure, and a proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Field / Land Surveying.
• 2+ years of professional experience in land surveying project management.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor’s (PLS) credential in NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide management & administrative support for surveying and related operations.
• Review, approve, and seal technical documents and drawings.
• Perform QA/QC review of survey documents and plans.
• Conduct project site visits and field observation as needed.
• Guide internal departments on survey-related project barriers and timelines.
• Track financial performance of the group and assist with AR/billing.
• Engage clients regularly and assist with proposals and business development.
• Oversee marketing efforts and development of marketing strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surveying technologies and tools.
• Train employees at all levels within the team.
• Travel to field locations as required.

Skills

Field surveying

Project management

QA/QC

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership

Team training

Education

Active PLS in NC

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTS

GPS

Leica Geosystems

GIS

MS Excel

Job description

Pennoni is hiring for a Survey Division Manager to join our team on a full-time, direct basis in a leadership role at our office in Raleigh, NC.

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.
• Provide guidance to all internal departments regarding survey-related project barriers.
• Track the financial performance of the group.
• Communicate with clients regularly; this includes generating new work.
• Assist with A/R: billing clients, collecting debts, etc.
• Assist with Marketing / New Business Development efforts, especially with preparation of proposals.
• Assist with the development of marketing strategies.
• Maintain understanding of / expertise with relevant technologies.
• Train employees from all levels within the team.
• Travel and work in field occasionally (as needed).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.
• 2+ years of professional experience in land surveying project management.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor’s [PLS] credential in NC.

This person will be expected to work occasionally in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in Surveying Technology or a related technical field of study; a degree is a plus!
• 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 (additional exposure to Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!).
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• 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; entrepreneurial experience is a plus!
• 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, prioritizing multiple assignments, and delegating tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

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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