Short DescriptionBowman has an opportunity for a Survey Party Chief to join our team in San Diego, CA.
PurposePerform a variety of field tasks associated with surveying & geospatial data collection.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Direction- Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. 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.
At the Operational and Company Level- Continuously promote the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Do the Work- Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training, and mentoring of junior level employees.
- 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.
Success Metrics and Competencies- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
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.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range is $34.00/hour - $57.00/hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Physical Demands and Working Environment- Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- 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.
- 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.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Job Description DisclaimerNote: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
