Survey Division Manager — Lead Field Projects

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 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.