Survey Division Manager

Pennoni Associates Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks a Survey Division Manager to lead our surveying team in the Hampton Roads office on a full-time basis.

You will oversee field surveys, QA/QC, client relations, proposals, and marketing support, manage projects and budgets, and mentor staff while traveling to field sites as needed. The role requires 8+ years in field surveying, 3+ years in PM, and an active VA LS credential, with a salary range of $120,000–$150,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field/land surveying experience.
• 3+ years in land surveying project management.
• Active Land Surveyor’s (LS) credential in VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide management & administrative support for surveying activities (boundary, title, ALTA, topographic, aerial, etc.).
• Review, approve, and seal technical documents (calculations & drawings).
• Perform QA/QC review of survey documents (plans, plots, descriptions, layouts).
• Perform site visits and field observation as needed.
• Provide guidance to internal departments on survey-related barriers.
• Track financial performance of the group.
• Communicate with clients regularly; generate new work.
• Assist with A/R: billing and debt collection; assist with marketing & proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

QA/QC

Team leadership

Field surveying

Education

Active VA LS credential

Surveying technology training

Engineering degree a plus

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTS (Robotic Total Stations)

Leica Geosystems

GPS surveying

Faro HDLS

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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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