Survey Project and Client Manager - Renewables - Remote.

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is a leader in merging traditional surveying with cutting-edge technology. The Survey Project and Client Manager will lead survey projects in renewable energy, ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering client relationships while managing financial performance and project direction.

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
• Develop and expand relationships with renewable energy developers, utilities, EPC contractors, and engineering partners
• Own project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, scope management, and change control
• Lead survey projects supporting renewable energy developments, transmission corridors, substations, and related infrastructure
• Oversee the technical quality of topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, utility corridor, and construction survey deliverables supporting renewable energy projects
• Prepare proposals and collaborate with technical teams to define project approaches
• Support pursuits for wind, solar, battery storage, transmission, and other energy infrastructure opportunities
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to field and office staff
• Coordinate with DEA’s Geomatics Group and Delivery Leaders to align staffing and project needs
• Ensure adherence to DEA’s 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

Requirements:

• Active 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
• Experience supporting renewable energy, electric transmission, substation, or utility infrastructure projects
• Existing relationships with renewable developers, utilities, or EPC firms
• Experience with aerial LiDAR, UAV mapping, or large-area topographic surveys
• Experience using Trimble Business Center
• Proficiency with Civil 3D