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Survey Manager

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
Arvada, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Manager position at RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY?

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! 

As an Survey Manager in Denver, CO, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Colorado region. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun!  

This position exists to act in responsible charge managing employees in the collection of information and execution of surveying and construction staking projects. 

Experience:

  • Manage staff performing surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the earth’s surface using conventional GPS equipment and other surveying instruments for use in topographic mapping and engineering design surveys.
  • Reviews survey crew daily work diaries as needed, review cut sheets and prepare weekly timesheets for self and review survey staff time sheets.
  • Executes survey control and reviews jobsite safety for survey field staff. 
  • Review and apply geometry and survey calculations and gather and review data for the preparation of topographical maps and design surveys for new and existing construction.
  • Manage staff preparing and/or preparing calculations for use in construction staking, boundary surveys and other surveys.
  • Prepare and/or review boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, subdivision plats, land splits and other survey maps or plats
  • Perform analyses of data and demonstrate effective interactions with clients, contractors, subcontractors and other departments within the company.
  • Prepare and oversee contracts for survey and mapping work.
  • Review and prepare monthly billing reports and manage job budgets.
  • Perform employee evaluations and interview/evaluate potential candidates for open positions.

Qualifications:

Candidate will be a Colorado Professional Land Surveyor or demonstrate the ability to obtain within 6 months of accepting the position. Candidate must demonstrate prior survey department management experience, and extensive knowledge of front range cities and counties survey requirements.

Candidate for this position must demonstrate strong independent thought, decision-making abilities and the ability to interact well with/lead department staff. 

Candidate’s experience shall also include the following:

The Candidate must be experienced in Word, Excel, Civil 3D and Trimble Office software. Knowledge of aerial mapping control surveys, geodetic surveys, local and national survey standards, Colorado Statutes/Administrative Code as they relate to Surveying and Mapping.

What We Offer:

  • Additional compensation incentive 
  • Generous Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
  • Team Building Recreational and Social Events. 
  • The opportunity to work for a company that has been in business for 70 years.
  • The flexibility and the resources to manage, lead and expand an already successful survey department serving both internal and external clients. 

RICK is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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