Survey Team Lead
Survey Team Lead | Rock Springs, WY
A well-established engineering and surveying firm is seeking a Survey Team Lead to oversee survey operations and support the successful delivery of a variety of transportation, municipal, land development, energy, and infrastructure projects throughout Wyoming. This leadership role will be responsible for managing field crews, coordinating survey activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and serving as a key liaison between survey staff, project managers, engineers, and clients.
The Survey Team Lead will provide day-to-day leadership for survey personnel, oversee field and office workflows, and help drive project success from planning through completion. This position is ideal for a survey professional who enjoys mentoring team members, solving technical challenges, and playing a hands-on role in project execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage survey crews performing boundary, topographic, ALTA, construction staking, utility, and as-built surveys.
- Coordinate project schedules, staffing, equipment, and resources to meet project deadlines.
- Ensure survey data is collected accurately and efficiently using modern survey technology.
- Review field notes, survey calculations, and deliverables for quality and accuracy.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to support project planning and execution.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to survey personnel.
- Maintain compliance with company safety procedures and industry standards.
- Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and workload forecasting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Support business development efforts through exceptional project delivery and client service.
Qualifications
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred, or LSIT with a clear path toward licensure.
- 5+ years of surveying experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveying practices.
- Experience operating GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar survey software.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
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