Key Responsibilities
Project Oversight & Strategy
- Leads survey projects (pipelines, well pads, ROW, compressor stations)
- Sets goals, timelines, and quality standards
- Aligns deliverables with client expectations and regulatory compliance
Client & Business Development
- Serves as primary liaison for oil & gas clients
- Builds partnerships with operators and developers
- Identifies growth opportunities and expands market share
Team Leadership
- Manages field crews, CAD staff, and project managers
- Ensures proper training, deployment, and mentoring
- Fosters a culture of accountability and performance
Technical Oversight
- Reviews/approves plats, alignments, easements, and drawings
- Verifies legal descriptions, boundary data, and centerlines
- Coordinates digital deliverables with GIS/data teams
Regulatory & Safety Compliance
- Ensures adherence to state/federal regulations (BLM, PHMSA, FERC)
- Enforces safety standards for field operations
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborates with engineers, ROW agents, consultants, and construction teams
- Integrates survey output into pipeline design and permitting workflows
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong knowledge of oil & gas survey operations
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred in Colorado. Additional States are a plus
- Proven experience managing large projects and teams
- Leadership, client relations, and negotiation expertise
- Familiarity with GIS, CAD, UAVs, and LiDAR in pipeline contexts
Bottom Line
This role goes beyond running survey crews - it shapes strategy, drives business growth, and ensures the technical and operational success of the company's oil & gas initiatives. It's a high-impact leadership position requiring both field expertise and office Leadership.