Lead Field Survey Party Chief

Bowman; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveys in Louisville, KY. You will supervise the survey crew, ensure data quality, and coordinate with contractors to deliver accurate geospatial data and boundary surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years on a land surveying party, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a valid driver’s license. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more (3+) years of experience working on a land surveying party.
• Prior Party Chief experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection.

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

Team leadership

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Self-reliance

Client coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total Station

GPS

Drones

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveys in Louisville, KY. You will supervise the survey crew, ensure data quality, and coordinate with contractors to deliver accurate geospatial data and boundary surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years on a land surveying party, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a valid driver’s license. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a dynamic environment.