Survey Project and Client Manager - Denver

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a client‑facing, revenue‑accountable, culture‑driving leader
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring responsiveness and delivery excellence
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support proposal efforts to grow existing client relationships
• Own project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, scope management, and change control
• Lead and review boundary analysis, mapping, and topographic survey calculations to ensure defensible, high‑quality deliverables
• Lead quality control efforts for survey deliverables, including plats, ALTA surveys, design mapping, and construction staking calculations
• Prepare proposals and collaborate with technical teams to define project approaches
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to field and office staff
• Cook up with DEA’s Geomatics Group and Delivery Leaders to align staffing and project needs
• Ensure adherence to DEA’s firmwide processes for contracting, project accounting, and quality standards
• Proactively collaborate with engineers, planners, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development of survey staff

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within one year
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in land surveying
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and mentoring survey staff
• Strong client communication skills with a high level of attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Trimble Business Center software
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and experience reviewing engineering plans

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Retail: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Potential Salary Range

$150,000/year - $200,000/year

Potential Office Locations

Denver, CO.