Lead Surveyor

Bowman has an opportunity for a Lead Surveyor 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.

Lead and manage surveying efforts for complex land development, infrastructure, and construction projects. Applies advanced technical expertise to oversee survey planning, field operations, data analysis, and deliverables. Provides mentorship to staff, ensures high-quality results, and supports efficient project execution while contributing to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Leadership and Direction

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for survey teams on complex or large-scale projects.
• Supervise and mentor Surveyors I–III and Surveyors in Training to support professional growth and technical development.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct field and office survey activities.
• Ensure adherence to established surveying standards, procedures, and quality control expectations.
• Review and approve survey work products, methodologies, and workflows.
• Serve as a resource for resolving complex technical survey challenges.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Collaborate with engineering, design, and construction teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to resource planning, scheduling, and workload management for survey teams.
• Support project managers in scope development, budgeting, and scheduling of survey activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across project teams.
• Assist in identifying process improvements, technology enhancements, and workflow efficiencies.
• Participate in client interaction and support relationship development through technical expertise and service delivery.
• Support company initiatives, training programs, and operational improvements.

Do the Work

• Lead and oversee field survey operations including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, and control surveys.
• Direct survey planning, data collection strategies, and field crew coordination.
• Review and validate field data, calculations, and survey deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review survey plats, maps, legal descriptions, and reports.
• Analyze and resolve complex boundary, control, and field data discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable survey standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Oversee data processing, coordinate systems, adjustments, and geospatial integration.
• Utilize and guide the use of advanced survey technologies including GNSS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, and UAV/drone mapping.
• Coordinate field-to-finish workflows to ensure efficient and accurate deliverables.
• Support engineering teams in interpreting survey data for design and construction applications.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and use of survey equipment.

• Advanced knowledge of surveying principles, practices, and standards.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities across survey teams.
• High level of accountability for quality, accuracy, and project outcomes.
• Ability to manage complex projects and technical challenges independently.
• Effective communication with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary…