Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Surveyor / Planner to join our team on a full-time, direct basis while based at our office in the Cape May Court House, NJ area. This is a hands-on leadership role to oversee surveying & planning operations related to land use development, municipal land use planning, tax map preparation & maintenance, master plan updates, and site planning projects for clients in Southern NJ.

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.
• Attend / participate in municipal hearings as well as all necessary client meetings.
• Interact / communicate positively with the public, elected officials, clients, Contractors, and team members in a timely & professional manner.
• Lead subdivision and site plan projects: direct Engineers & Environmentalists (and/or others) with regard to deadlines & deliverables; attend necessary Board meetings, etc.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate job progress to local Management, especially in relation to any potential issues with timelines and/or budgets.
• Provide guidance to all internal departments regarding survey-related project barriers.
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing clients to provide services for site design.
• Proposal preparation (including project approach, scope of services, and fees).
• Participate in business development/networking activities (when appropriate) and assist with the preparation of related marketing materials.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This is largely an office-oriented role requiring frequent and prolonged computer use. This position requires occasional travel to-and-from project sites / meetings, and may require overtime, evening and/or weekend work (depending on project needs). Since there is some field travel involved, in an outdoor working environment, exposure to extreme weather conditions may occur.

Basic Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.
• Valid Professional Land Surveyor’s [PLS] license in NJ.

This person will be expected to work in the field, as-needed, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree) in Surveying Technology (or a related technical field of study) is a plus!
• NJ Professional Planning [PP] license is strongly preferred.
• 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 leadership skills; Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• 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 and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• 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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