Lead Field Surveyor: Topo, Boundary & Staking

The HFW Companies; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical insurance &

401(k) match

Generous PTO and holidays

Career advancement

Company events

Job summary

KFM Engineering & Design in Texas is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations on land development, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. You will supervise survey field crews, plan daily field activities, and ensure accuracy and safety of collected data.

Experience with GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and data collectors is preferred. The role emphasizes field leadership, quality control, and clear communication with project managers,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive land surveying field experience, including crew leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and legal descriptions.
• Proficiency with GPS receivers, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey field crews on a variety of surveying projects.
• Plan, organize, and execute daily field operations to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Operate GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering plans, plats, legal descriptions, construction drawings, and survey documents to accurately perform field work.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of field data before leaving project sites.
• Establish and verify survey control points, benchmarks, and construction layout.
• Communicate daily project progress, field conditions, and potential issues with Project Managers and Survey leadership.
• Train, mentor, and develop Instrument Men and other field personnel in survey procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and secured.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies, traffic control procedures, and proper use of PPE.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, utility representatives, and property owners while representing KFM Engineering & Design in a professional manner.
• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight travel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Field surveying

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Digital levels

Data collectors

Job description

KFM Engineering & Design in Texas is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey operations on land development, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. You will supervise survey field crews, plan daily field activities, and ensure accuracy and safety of collected data.

Experience with GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and data collectors is preferred. The role emphasizes field leadership, quality control, and clear communication with project managers,