Survey Technical Supervisor

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive QA/QC and SOP review of all facets of data processing and data deliverable production.
• Work with the Mapping Leads to ensure technical deliverables meet internal standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, or gaps in deliverables and work with teams to correct and prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the final technical checkpoint prior to client submission when required.

Standards, Processes, & Protocols

• Develop, document, and maintain technical standards, procedures, workflows, and QA/QC checklists for all survey data-driven deliverables.
• Establish consistent standards and best practices across the survey technical group.
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA/QC processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Mentorship & Technical Development

• Train, mentor, and guide team members on best practices, technical standards, and quality expectations.
• Support the development of junior and mid-level staff through technical coaching and review feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert for survey, mapping, and pipeline-related technical questions.

Field & Industry Expertise

• Leverage hands-on field experience to inform technical decisions and evaluate deliverables for real-world accuracy and constructability.
• Provide insight into a wide range of survey work, including boundary, topographic, pipeline, and right-of-way-related surveying and mapping.
• Bridge field practices with office production to ensure practical, high-quality outcomes.

Collaboration & Billable Work

• Remain 50% billable, contributing to active projects while balancing QA/QC and process leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, leadership, and operations to ensure alignment on quality expectations and deliverables.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in field surveying, survey drafting, pipeline mapping, or related technical disciplines.
• Extensive experience performing technical reviews and QA/QC of survey deliverables.
• Strong industry knowledge across surveying, pipeline, mapping, and field operations.
• Ability to develop and implement technical standards, procedures, and QA/QC protocols.
• Proven ability to train and mentor technical staff and elevate overall work quality.
• Hands-on experience working in the field on various types of survey projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.
• Able to work autonomously and to collaborate fully as a team player.
• Able to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Able to work in a team environment and willing to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Able to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).
• Able to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• SIT or PLS (preferred but not required).
• Senior Survey Technician or similar leadership-level technical experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Trimble Business Center, Autodesk CAD software, and survey/mapping technologies is required.
• Experience serving as a technical authority without direct people management responsibilities.