Survey Division Manager

pennoniexternalcareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Survey Division Manager for our Hampton Roads, Virginia office. This full-time leadership role will oversee field and office surveying teams, manage projects, and drive client relationships. Active VA LS credential required; travel to field sites is occasional.

Ideal candidates demonstrate extensive surveying experience, strong project management, and the ability to grow the business through proposals and marketing initiatives while ensuring QA/QC and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Field/Land Surveying experience.
• 3+ years of land surveying project management.
• Active VA LS credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide management & administrative support for surveying operations and related work.
• Review, approve, and seal technical documents and drawings.
• Perform QA/QC review of survey plans, descriptions, and layouts.
• Conduct site visits and field observations as required.
• Guide internal departments on survey-related issues.
• Track financial performance of the group.
• Communicate with clients regularly and assist with new work proposals.
• Assist with AR and marketing efforts, including proposals.
• Develop marketing strategies and maintain tech proficiency.
• Train employees; travel to field locations as needed.

Skills

Field/Land surveying

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

MS Excel

Leadership

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTS (Robotic Total Stations)

GPS

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

Education

LS credential (VA)

Tools

CADD

Total Stations

HDLS

GIS

Faro HD Laser Scanning

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 Hampton Roads, Virginia

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.
• 3+ years of professional experience in land surveying project management.
• Active Land Surveyor’s [LS] credential in VA.

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).

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $150,000 (per year)

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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