Survey Project Manager
Surveying and Geomatics Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
DEA fosters a unique, collaborative work environment where specific expertise can be targeted for optimal client solutions. Our team is staffed and fully equipped to provide land surveying services for: geodetic and control surveys, boundary and right-of-way surveys, topographic and quantity surveys, construction staking, static and mobile 3D scanning and modeling, and hydrographic survey services. Our day-to-day surveying and geomatics services described above cover a wide geographic area and client base. The result of this leads to a varied workload and a variety of opportunities for growth.
The Surveying and Geomatics team is seeking a Survey Project Manager.
DEA is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join a dynamic team and help grow our Southern California survey practice. The primary focus of this position will be to bring excellent service to our clients by managing and delivering exceptional quality survey projects that are on time and on budget. The Survey Project Manager’s duties include writing proposals, developing and managing project budgets and schedules, managing survey crews and office staff in performing control, boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveying services. Since DEA is dedicated to utilizing cutting edge technology, the Survey Project Manager will have many conventional and geospatial tools (GPS, terrestrial laser scanning, unmanned aerial systems, mobile mapping systems and hydrographic mapping systems) available to utilize on projects.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop tactical action plans for project and or client pursuits
- Develop new and maintain existing client relationships within the markets and regions we currently operate
- Pursuit champion; manage and coordinate pursuits with the business unit business development manager, regional BU and Segment managers, other PM’s and the business unit/marketing manager
- Identify top desired clients for the year; vet and establish regional client/market development teams
- Provide input in the development of the business development budget for the BU in the region
- Meeting regional sales goal and client satisfaction and survey participation results collectively with other business development staff in Land Development and Transportation markets.
- Performing calculations
- Quality control oversight
- Coordinating with other DEA disciplines and clients
- Directing the field and office crewmembers in the performance of their duties and mentoring and coaching them to advance within the survey profession as their individual abilities allow
- Proposal writing and budgets for existing projects in California.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Capable of self-managing projects, communicating well with clients and mentoring junior level staff members
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor
- Familiarity with state and county mapping requirements
- Strong computer skills with CAD and Land Surveying software such as: AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation Open Roads, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Proposal writing and project execution
- Mentoring and leading staff on Geospatial techniques and principles.
What we offer David Evans and Associates?
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits 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
- Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Retirement: 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: $115,000 - $165,000
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail [email protected].
Potential office locations include: Bakersfield, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ontario, CA; Santa Clarita, CA; Temecula, CA; Tustin, CA; Victorville, CA.