Lead Project Coordinator, Survey

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Project Coordinator, Survey to join our team in San Antonio, Texas.

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

Coordinate and lead daily workflow activities for the Survey and Utility Locate teams, ensuring projects are effectively planned, staffed, tracked, and delivered on schedule. Serve as a key liaison among field personnel, project managers, clients, and internal stakeholders to drive operational efficiency, project success, and continuous improvement across survey operations.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under limited supervision, exercising independent judgment in coordinating survey and utility locate projects, priorities, and resources.

• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to Project Coordinators and field personnel.

• Review work produced by junior staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.

• Assist management in establishing workload priorities, process improvements, and operational objectives.

• Promote collaboration, accountability, and a culture of safety and quality throughout the team.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Act as a primary liaison between Survey, Utility Locate, Project Management, and other internal departments to ensure successful project execution.

• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, utility owners, and regulatory agencies to support project requirements and delivery schedules.

• Analyze project workload, staffing needs, and productivity metrics to optimize resource allocation.

• Support strategic initiatives and operational improvements that enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Assist leadership with business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Do the Work

• Lead coordination and management of survey and utility locate project workflows from project initiation through completion.

• Monitor daily production metrics, project schedules, deliverables, and team utilization to ensure project goals are achieved.

• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

• Develop, maintain, and update project tracking systems, schedules, and reports.

• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and maintain ongoing communication with project stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and resource needs.

• Track project milestones, monitor scope changes, and proactively address scheduling conflicts or operational challenges.

• Coordinate with field crews and office staff to ensure survey assignments, utility locate requests, and deliverables are properly prioritized and executed.

• Assist in workforce planning, equipment scheduling, and resource deployment to maximize productivity.

• Maintain project documentation, contract records, permits, and other project-related files in accordance with company standards.

• Reconcile project databases, monitor data quality, and ensure reporting accuracy.

• Serve as a primary client point of contact for project coordination, status updates, and issue resolution.

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of project management processes and workflow procedures.

• Track, assign, and maintain inventory of survey equipment, utility locating equipment, vehicles, and related assets.

Escalate project risks, resource constraints, and operational concerns to leadership with recommended solutions.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to lead project coordination efforts across multiple teams and disciplines.

• Strong understanding of survey and utility locate operations and project lifecycle management.

• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting team members.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, accuracy, and safety.

• Ability to interpret project schedules, budgets, productivity reports, and operational metrics.

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build trusted client relationships.

• Commitment to collaboration and fostering positive working relationships across departments.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, project scopes, and operational requirements.

• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and sound decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, geospatial sciences or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Eight or more (8+) years of related experience (ideally in professional services).

• Previous experience coordinating multiple projects, field crews, and operational resources preferred.

• Working knowledge of surveying, utility locating, right-of-way, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), or related professional services preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience utilizing project management software, scheduling tools, databases, and reporting systems.

• Strong spreadsheet, reporting, and data management capabilities.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

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

• This position is subject to pre-employment and/or random drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, or client requirements.

• 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 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.