Lead Field Survey Party Chief

Bowman Company; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Bonuses and incentives

Professional development support

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our Lakewood, Colorado team. You will lead field crews, perform field surveys, and ensure data quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes timely, accurate survey work and strong client communication.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of land surveying party experience, AutoCAD/Civil 3D knowledge, and a valid driver's license. Bowman offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred. Commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience working on a land surveying party.
• Prior Party Chief experience a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field run topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Current, valid State Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training, and mentoring of junior level employees.
• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
• Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
• Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
• Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Skills

Survey field supervision

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS data collection

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our Lakewood, Colorado team. You will lead field crews, perform field surveys, and ensure data quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes timely, accurate survey work and strong client communication.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of land surveying party experience, AutoCAD/Civil 3D knowledge, and a valid driver's license. Bowman offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.