Survey Leader

Ayres Associates; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

PTO and flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to lead project teams in a variety of surveying and mapping services. You will develop scopes and cost estimates, support technicians, and ensure quality throughout project execution.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of project management experience, diverse surveying expertise, and a Professional Land Surveyor license in Colorado. Benefits include health insurance, flexible schedules, and a robust employee ownership plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• 5–10 years of diverse field/office experience in surveying.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Support survey technicians through project phases.
• Provide oversight of projects including QA/QC.

Skills

Project management

Surveying expertise

Communication skills

Financial project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Central

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Colorado

Two-year degree in land surveying technology or civil engineering technology

Job description

About This Opportunity

Our Western team offers a wide variety of survey and mapping services to private and public sector clients, as well as internal projects across a multi‑disciplined company. We support these services with a national team of geospatial professionals, including professional surveyors, mappers, crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers, ensuring consistency and flexible resources for employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Support survey technicians through all aspects of the project.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the Western survey group.
• Make hiring recommendations and lead staff career development.
• Provide initial review of contracts for final approval by the group manager or vice‑president.
• Provide oversight of projects within your team, including QA/QC, resource allocation, and technical advice.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with coworkers and leaders across the company.
• Support and participate in the supervision, development, and mentorship of staff.
• Lead scheduled team meetings to discuss projects, pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
• Provide input to division leadership for the annual business plan and budget for the group.
• Network and develop relationships with clients and other industry professionals.
• Work directly with internal and external clients.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Colorado.
• Ability to recognize and embrace new geospatial technologies.
• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• 5–10 years of diverse field/office experience in surveying, including topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveys, right‑of‑way plats, and control surveys.
• Demonstrated and recognized expertise in surveying.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial project management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Central, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Two‑year degree in land surveying technology, civil engineering technology, or a bachelor’s degree in land surveying or a related field.
• Proven ability to monitor project budgets to a successful outcome, oversee project teams, and meet client expectations in schedule, scope, etc.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in team environments.
• Aptitude for coaching and mentoring others.
• Familiarity with CDOT practices and requirements.
• Ability to receive direction from multiple individuals, channeling strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The salary range for this posting is $100,000 - $150,000. Our compensation approach is fair and equitable and considers market data, education, training, skills, experience, and geographic location. The selected candidate will be evaluated accordingly.

To learn more about our benefits, visit https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/.