Project Manager - Survey

LJA Surveying; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health & Dental

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Volunteer Days

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Surveying is seeking a Project Manager in the Denver area to lead a team of survey technicians and support staff within the Denver Survey Department. The role focuses on coordinating field operations, managing project workloads, and ensuring accurate data and client communication.

The position offers substantial leadership responsibilities, a competitive compensation range of $90,000–$150,000, and opportunities for professional growth, ESOP participation, and employee ownership within a

Qualifications

• Professional Licensed Surveyor required.
• 12 years of work experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field operations and technical staff for construction services.
• Review construction drawings and prepare construction staking proposals.
• Perform survey calculations, analysis and quality control.
• Update job progress to contractors, developers, and home builders.
• Assign and manage projects and workload.
• Determine billing and revenue.
• Maintain client relations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Tools

Civil3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as aTop Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:As aProjectManageratLJA Surveying,you will be responsible for the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Denver Survey Department.

Compensation: 90,000 - 150,000

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Supervision of field operations and technical staff for construction services
• Ability to review construction drawings and prepare construction staking proposals
• Survey calculations, analysis and quality control
• Update job’s progress to contractors, developers, and home builders
• Assign and manage projects and workload
• Determine billing and revenue
• Maintain client relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 years of work experience
• 5 years of management experience
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to build strong client relationships
• Proficient in Civil3D and Trimble Business Center

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners(and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it.Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off:PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support:Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support:Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses:Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact:Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development:Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth:Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture:LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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