Survey Division Manager

Pennoni; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni seeks a Survey Division Manager to lead our Hampton Roads office in Virginia, directing field operations and client-facing surveying projects. The role demands extensive field experience and proven project management skills, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.

You'll mentor staff, oversee QA/QC, manage budgets, and help develop new business while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality survey products. Occasional field work is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Field / Land Surveying.
• 3+ years of professional experience in land surveying project management.
• Active Land Surveyor’s credential in VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide management & administrative support services for surveying operations and related tasks.
• Review, approve, and seal technical documents (calculations & drawings).
• Perform QA/QC review of survey documents (plans, plots, descriptions, layouts).
• Conduct project site visits and field observations as required.
• Guide internal departments on survey-related project issues.
• Track financial performance of the group.
• Communicate with clients regularly and help generate new work.
• Assist with A/R: billing, collections; support Marketing/New Business efforts.

Skills

Survey leadership

Client relationship

QA/QC

Budget management

Mentoring

Education

Surveying technology training

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTS

GPS

Leica Geosystems HW & SW

Faro HD Laser Scanning

Job description

Pennoni is hiring for aSurvey Division Managerto 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.

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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