Survey Team Leader

OWN, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Team Leader in Joplin, MO to lead the Survey team and deliver key survey projects. This role requires someone with leadership experience and the ability to mentor team members while handling field work and project management.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading survey crews, strong communication skills, and a sense of ownership. You will help shape the team's operations and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading survey crews or coordinating field work.
• A few years of experience in land surveying.
• Comfort working across field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support survey crews in the field and office.
• Stay close to project performance (scope, schedule, budget).
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Leading survey crews

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

We are growing our Survey team in Joplin, MO and looking for a Team Leader to help lead what’s next.

This role is for someone who is already leading in some capacity – running crews, guiding field work, helping solve problems – and is ready to take a bigger step. Not just doing the work, but helping shape how it’s delivered and how the team grows.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering survey work from field to finish, supporting crews, staying close to projects, and helping ensure things run smoothly across the board.

Along The Way, You’ll

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.