Lead Field Survey Chief – Geospatial & AutoCAD

Bowman; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Bowman in Nashville, TN is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews and ensure accurate geospatial data collection. You will supervise day-to-day survey activities, train junior staff, and coordinate with contractors to deliver high-quality survey services for our clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of land surveying party experience.
• Prior Party Chief experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Familiar with boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Valid State Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the survey field crew, including training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Coordinate with contractors to deliver survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and decide how to proceed with surveys.
• Gather information needed to conduct surveys efficiently and assign tasks to crew members.
• Discuss work with clients as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain essential records for surveys.
• Ensure survey truck and equipment are properly maintained and inventoried.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Skills

3+ years surveying

Party Chief exp

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total Station

GPS data collection

Job description

Bowman in Nashville, TN is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews and ensure accurate geospatial data collection. You will supervise day-to-day survey activities, train junior staff, and coordinate with contractors to deliver high-quality survey services for our clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and a valid state driver’s license.