Survey Party Chief — Lead Field Crew & Geospatial Ops

Bowman; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman in Austin, TX is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveys and geospatial data collection. You will supervise the survey crew, ensure rigorous QA, and coordinate with contractors to deliver precise boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

You bring 3+ years on a land surveying party, plus knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D. A valid state driver’s license and willingness to travel locally are required. This role is on-site with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor's preferred.
• Three or more years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew, including training and mentoring.
• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and decide survey approach.
• Gather information needed to conduct surveys efficiently and assign tasks.
• Discuss work with clients as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain essential records.
• Ensure survey truck and equipment are properly maintained.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Skills

Field supervision

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Bowman in Austin, TX is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field surveys and geospatial data collection. You will supervise the survey crew, ensure rigorous QA, and coordinate with contractors to deliver precise boundary and ALTA/NSPS surveys.

You bring 3+ years on a land surveying party, plus knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D. A valid state driver’s license and willingness to travel locally are required. This role is on-site with a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.