Survey Group Leader - Bellevue

DEA’s Bellevue, WA office is searching for a Survey Group Leader / Project Manager whose primary focus will be, managing survey crews and office staff in performing control, boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveying services related to transportation projects. DEA is dedicated to a revenue generating survey business line, utilizing cutting edge technology that allows us to be a leader in terrestrial, GPS, 3D laser scanning and hydrographic surveying.

Group Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Delivery of technical work by the Bellevue Survey team

Ensuring project managers have the technical resources needed to deliver projects successfully

Serve as project manager or task leader when needed

Learning and implementing client standards and expectations

Identifying incremental and/or new business development opportunities

Provide inputs for scope, schedule, etc. on projects and reviewing cost proposals

Accountable for performance management for group members and applicable administration approvals such as time off, timecards, expense reports, and training

Recruitment and retention of staff

Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensure excellence in project execution for on-time, on-budget deliverables of quality that meet or exceed the industry’s standard of care

Working with the Regional Transportation and Land Development Group and Delivery Leaders to ensure office resources are available to complete existing project work as well as work committed to in proposals

Provide design leadership and guidance to staff. Review engineering documents and deliverables for compliance with contractual and professional requirements as part of DEA’s Quality Management requirements

Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies including project accounting (set up, budgeting, etc.), contracting, and quality requirements.

Writing proposals, developing and managing project budgets and schedules

Basic Qualifications:

Professional Land Surveyor license in the United States

Capable of managing projects, communicating well with clients and mentoring junior level staff members

8+ years of experience in the land survey field

Strong computer skills with CAD and Land Surveying software, such as: Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Inroads, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Land Surveyor license in Washington

Familiarity with state and county mapping requirements

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution

Support for continuing education and training opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay

401k

Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community wellbeing

Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Salary Range: $130,000 - 160,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience; will vary by location.

Survey Jobs with DEA:

Throughout history, land surveyors have played a significant role in the development of our world. Though fundamental principles have remained essentially the same over time, the technology employed continues to rapidly advance. DEA uses the latest tools while respecting historic doctrines such as following in the footsteps of the original surveyor. We foster a unique, collaborative work environment where specific expertise can be targeted for optimal client solutions.

Our day-to-day land surveying and geomatics activities are as varied in scope as in any career. DEA’s team is staffed and fully equipped to provide land surveying services for construction staking and layout, geodetic and control surveys, topographic and quantity surveys, and boundary surveys. As value-added services, we offer in-house 3D high-definition laser scanning, both static and mobile, and hydrographic survey services.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA.