Survey Project & Client Manager

GeoSearch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

GeoSearch seeks a Survey Project and Client Manager to lead land surveying projects across Colorado, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS surveys and construction support.

You will be the primary client liaison, drive proposals, manage budgets, and mentor field and office staff while delivering high-quality work and fostering long-term partnerships with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado PLS license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional land surveying experience.
• Proven experience managing projects and mentoring survey staff.
• Strong client communication skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client-facing, revenue-accountable 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 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.
• Coordinate with the Geomatics Group and Delivery Leaders to align staffing and project needs.
• Ensure adherence to 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.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Colorado PLS license

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Job description

As a Survey Project and Client Manager, you will lead diverse land survey projects across Colorado, from boundary and topographic surveys to ALTA/NSPS surveys and construction support. You will serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, managing expectations, and providing proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to delivering high-quality work, you will identify opportunities to expand services, support proposals and scoping, and contribute to business development efforts that drive repeat work and long‑term partnerships. You will be accountable for technical excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction, while providing clear direction to field and office teams. This role blends strong technical expertise with leadership, mentorship, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to deliver results that strengthen client relationships and grow the business.

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
• Coordinate with the Geomatics Group and Delivery Leaders to align staffing and project needs
• Ensure adherence to 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

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

Benefits:

• 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
• 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: $150,000/year – $200,000/year