Survey Party Chief: Field Lead & Crew Mentor (AZ)

Bowman Consulting; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Safford, AZ. The role involves leading survey field crews, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring accurate data collection for boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in land surveying, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, total stations, and GPS. A valid AZ driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

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 survey field crew on quality and survey methodology.
• 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

Party Chief

Surveying

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total Station

GPS

Field supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our team in Safford, AZ. The role involves leading survey field crews, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring accurate data collection for boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in land surveying, with strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, total stations, and GPS. A valid AZ driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.