Survey Party Chief - Albuquerque, NM

Bowman Consulting

The Role

Overview

Lead survey crew, oversee field data collection, quality, and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • task assignment
  • survey calculations
  • contractor coordination
  • equipment inventory
  • truck maintenance
  • quality assurance

Tasks

-Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members. -Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey. -Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours. -Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services. -Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment. -Continuously promote the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients. -Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained. -Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments and tasks. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance. -Discuss work with clients, as necessary. -Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training, and mentoring of junior level employees. -Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • total station
  • gps
  • 3+ years
  • driver’s license

What You Bring

-Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred. -Ability to perform all aspects of data collection for topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys. -Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. -Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents. -Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction. -Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). -Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business. -Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude. -High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred. Commensurate relevant experience considered. -Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies. -Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys. -Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder. -Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients. -Prior Party Chief experience a plus. -Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices. -Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds. -Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. -Three or more (3+) years of experience working on a land surveying party. -Current, valid State Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company. -Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours. -Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Benefits

-Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives -Mobility around an office environment. -Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards. -Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance -Tuition reimbursement and professional development support -Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays -Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts -401(k) retirement savings plan with company match -Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

The Company

About Bowman Consulting

-Founded with a vision to provide expert consulting and engineering solutions for infrastructure projects. -Delivers a wide array of services including civil engineering, environmental, and land development. -Works across diverse sectors such as energy, transportation, and residential developments. -Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, often involving complex regulatory and design challenges. -Has a strong history of serving both public and private sector clients, with a focus on sustainable growth. -Notable for their ability to adapt and innovate in rapidly evolving industries like renewable energy. -Known for their collaborative approach, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and with precision.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Aviation

Bridges

Rail & Transit

Roadways

Ports & Harbors

Water Resources

Renewable Energy

Power & Utilities

Environmental Planning

Natural Resource Management

Archaeological Surveys

Landfill Investigations

Utility Inspection

Surveying

Site/Civil Engineering

Utility Coordination

Drainage Analysis

Project Management

Financial & Economic Consulting

Land Planning

Appraisal Services

Construction Management

Erosion & Sediment Control

Storm Water Pond Management

Wetland Delineation, Permitting & Mitigation