Land/Project Surveyor

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Land/Project Surveyor to join our team in Marshall, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Oversee and coordinate daily activities of at least one field crew and/or survey technician.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Participate in staff administration by reviewing crew performance and making recommendations to management.

• Debrief Team Leads on daily operations on a regular basis.

Do the Work

• Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates.

• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and report project status.

• Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on field evidence, deeds and titles.

• Operate and maintain a variety of surveying equipment, instruments, and software, including robotic total stations, global positioning systems, data collection devices, and point processing software.

• Participate in the post-processing of data collected for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, legal descriptions, boundary plats/surveys, condominium plans, ATLA surveys, Record of Surveys, and Corner Records, and documents related to surveys.

• Write, read, and interpret descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.

• Review all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.

• Assist survey crew and provide information in compliance with department rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Perform various field land surveying activities that include monument reconnaissance, monument preservation, monument resets, construction staking, topographic surveying, etc.

• Coordinate surveying services with engineering staff.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

• Works effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in land surveying or related field required.

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field preferred.

• Five or more (5+) years of land surveying experience.

• Professional Land Surveying registration in Louisiana required.

• Prior land development survey experience required.

• Experience using COGO applications, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson and other design software principles.

• Familiar with ALTA/NSPS Surveys, boundaries, and field-to-finish topography.

• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

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

• Primarily 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.

• 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.

• 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 Disclaimer

Note: 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.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.