Sr. Project Manager - Survey

LJA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Family support

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Community impact

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Denver Survey department, supervising survey technicians and support staff. The role involves budget oversight, client relations, and business development to ensure project success.

The position requires a Professional Licensed Surveyor with 10+ years in surveying and 5+ years in project management, plus strong communication and relationship-building skills. In-office role in Denver with ESOP culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional licensed surveyor required.
• 10+ years in the surveying industry.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the Denver Survey department, including budget and client relations.
• Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President; set office objectives.
• Collaborate with PMs to determine timeframes, budgets, staffing and project schedule.
• Maintain executive level client relationships and respond to project inquiries.
• Utilize AutoCAD and related software packages as needed.

Skills

10 years experience

5 years PM experience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Midstream experience a plus

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Job description

What Lja Has To Offer

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 Lja Has To Offer

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 a Top 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 a Project Manager at LJA Engineering, 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:

• Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Denver Survey department. Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Denver Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
• Business Responsibilities:
• Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
• Establish office objectives
• Collaborate with PM’s
• Establish group plan
• Balance staffing and workload
• Prioritize long‑term resources
• Organize project team
• Achieve financial objectives
• Analyze team and group financial performance
• Initiate corrective actions
• Report results to management
• Establish project plan and objectives
• Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed
• Maintain executive level client relationships
• Respond to project inquiries
• Serve as liaison between client and project team members
• Research project information
• Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
• Communicate with other survey staff
• Provide guidance to team members

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years’ experience in the industry
• 5 years of project management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Midstream experience is a plus

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.