Lead Survey Crew Leader — Field-to-Finish Impact

OWN, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OWN, Inc. in Joplin, MO is growing its Survey team and seeks a Team Leader to guide field crews and shape how projects are delivered and the team's growth.

You’ll lead field and office crews, help keep projects on scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate with engineers and clients. This role is for someone already leading in some capacity—mentoring, problem-solving, and driving improvements across field work and coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience leading survey crews or coordinating field work
• A few years of experience in land surveying (crew chief, party chief, or similar)
• PLS is a plus, but not required - we’ll support you if it’s a goal
• Comfort working across field and office environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A sense of ownership: you care about the work, your team, and doing things the right way

Responsibilities

• Lead and support survey crews in the field and office
• Stay close to project performance (scope, schedule, budget)
• Work alongside engineers and clients to keep projects moving
• Help mentor and develop team members
• Contribute to how the team operates and grows
• Be involved in a mix of field work, coordination, and problem-solving

Skills

Survey leadership

Field coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Ownership

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Job description

OWN, Inc. in Joplin, MO is growing its Survey team and seeks a Team Leader to guide field crews and shape how projects are delivered and the team's growth.

You’ll lead field and office crews, help keep projects on scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate with engineers and clients. This role is for someone already leading in some capacity—mentoring, problem-solving, and driving improvements across field work and coordination.