Lead Field Survey Party Chief - Columbia

Bowman Consulting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews and deliver accurate geospatial data collection. You will supervise daily field operations, mentor junior staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure data quality and safety across projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and a valid driver's license, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate 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 is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Familiar with field procedures for boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Ability to perform topographic, road frontage, cross-section, and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection; able to adapt to new equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Field supervision

Client communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelors preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total Station

GPS data collection

Job description

Bowman Consulting in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews and deliver accurate geospatial data collection. You will supervise daily field operations, mentor junior staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure data quality and safety across projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of land surveying experience, knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and a valid driver's license, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Local travel may be required.