Survey and Geomatics Delivery Leader – Oregon Region

Survey and Geomatics Delivery Leader – Oregon Region 

Surveying and Geomatics Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Surveying and Geomatics team seamlessly merges tradition with cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive suite of geomatics services, from aerial LiDAR and topographic surveys to construction surveys and BIM modeling, we deliver precise and innovative solutions. Our dedicated team prioritizes clear and thorough communication, integrating client vision with our technical expertise to achieve exceptional results. By setting new standards in surveying and geomatics, we create lasting impact and pave the way for a more accurate and informed future. We are dedicated to adding significant value through the data we provide for our clients and the communities we serve.

The Surveying and Geomatics Business Unit is seeking a Delivery Leader in Portland, OR.

As a Survey & Geomatics Delivery Leader, you’ll provide operational, people, and project delivery leadership across DEA’s Oregon Region (ORR) markets. You’ll work closely with project managers and leaders across the region to align people and resources with project needs, anticipate workload, and maintain visibility into schedules, budgets, quality, and overall market performance. You’ll balance regional delivery leadership with hands-on project management, staff development, client engagement, and business development while helping teams consistently deliver high-quality work.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Surveying and Geomatics project delivery across the Oregon Region, coordinating staffing, workload forecasting, utilization, and workshare across teams and markets.
• Serve as a project manager while partnering with other project managers to monitor schedules, budgets, revenue forecasts, deliverables, quality, and overall project performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff and Group Leaders, making informed staffing and resource decisions while supporting recruiting, engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Promote consistent project delivery practices, technical standards, quality expectations, and effective use of Surveying and Geomatics technologies across the region.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal partners, supporting client satisfaction, business development, and strategic decisions that advance market performance.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a consulting organization, including progressively responsible Surveying and Geomatics experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing professional and technical staff, with demonstrated ability to lead teams and make effective staffing and resource decisions.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for staffing, schedules, budgets, forecasting, quality, deliverables, and client outcomes.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, partnering, and strategic and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to establish priorities and gain support from multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk, reward, and cost while promoting consistency and standardization across teams and markets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or other relevant professional licensure. 
• Experience delivering Surveying and Geomatics services for transportation and/or energy clients. 
• Experience leading project delivery or operations across multiple offices, markets, or geographically dispersed teams. 
• Experience with client relationship management, business development, and modern Surveying and Geomatics technologies and workflows, including LiDAR and CAD. 

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays:7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• 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
• Employee bonus program:Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $135,200/annually - $166,400/annually

·        The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR.