Survey Manager – DJ Basin Oil & Gas

Petroleum Field Services, LLC

. Lead Ascent Geomatics Solutions’ field and office survey team for the DJ Basin oil and gas program .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in land surveying, project management, and team leadership within the oil and gas sector. Proficient in developing workflows, managing concurrent survey assignments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Land Surveying ExperienceProject ManagementTeam LeadershipPLS/RPLS CoordinationSurvey Workflow Improvement

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Hard Skills

Field Survey OperationsOffice Survey OperationsSurvey Work PlanningSurvey Deliverable ManagementTechnical Documentation ReviewEffort PlanningProgress TrackingQA/QC ProcessesCAD DraftingAerial Mapping

Soft Skills

CoachingPerformance ManagementTask ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Trimble Business CenterAutoCAD Civil 3DGIS PlatformsSurvey DatabasesLiDAR Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Colorado Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) LicensureDegree in Land SurveyingDegree in GeomaticsDegree in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas ProjectsWell SitesPipelinesConstruction StakingALTA/NSPS SurveysRight-of-Way SurveysColorado Upstream DevelopmentSurvey Information ComplianceRemote Work ComplianceField Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Ascent Geomatics Solutions’ field and office survey team for the DJ Basin oil and gas program
Own the survey phase of assigned projects and report to the Director of Survey
Develop survey work plans, assign resources across concurrent projects, and adjust priorities as conditions change
Define survey scope, deliverables, effort estimates, assumptions, milestones, tasks, owners, and dependencies with Project Managers
Balance field crews, office survey technicians, equipment, and review capacity across assignments
Guide coordinators and supervisors in daily scheduling and task management
Manage survey work from research and field preparation through collection, processing, and CAD drafting
Coordinate boundary, topographic, route, construction staking, as-built, ALTA/NSPS, well location certificate, right-of-way, aerial mapping, and LiDAR survey deliverables
Build QA/QC and PLS/RPLS review into schedules and ensure comments are resolved
Sign and seal survey deliverables when appropriately licensed and assigned
Confirm field readiness, access, equipment, safety, and execution with field leadership and Safety and Fleet support
Review hours, utilization, completed work, remaining effort, variances, forecasts, scope changes, delays, and rework
Own delivery problems and recovery plans through resolution
Coach field and office staff and assigned supervisors
Conduct 1:1 meetings and performance evaluations for direct reports
Lead staffing, hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management with HR and leadership
Oversee department capacity, coverage, compliance, and personnel actions within delegated authority
Recommend and implement approved equipment or workflow improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial progressive land surveying experience with demonstrated understanding of field and office operations
At least five years of experience in project, client, and staff management, including direct responsibility for leading people and coordinating survey delivery
Experience providing land surveying services for oil and gas projects, such as well sites, pipelines, or facilities
Experience managing concurrent survey assignments with PMs, including field and office workloads, effort planning, progress tracking, and resolution of delivery problems
Demonstrated ability to develop staff, improve survey workflows, and coordinate technical decisions and deliverable reviews with designated PLS/RPLS staff
Remote employees must be based in and perform work within the United States
Authorized to work in the United States and able to work within continental U.S. time zones
Reliable internet access and a designated, quiet workspace
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to review detailed drawings, maps, technical documentation, spreadsheets, and other role-specific materials for extended periods
Active Colorado Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure preferred, but not required
Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
Advanced capability with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS platforms, or survey databases preferred
Familiarity with photogrammetry, aerial or terrestrial LiDAR, and survey workflow integration preferred
Familiarity with Colorado upstream development and survey information supporting ECMC and local permitting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work acceptable within the United States
Flexibility within continental U.S. time zones
Occasional travel for team collaboration, training, or project support
Coaching, training, and career planning
Professional development support
Reliable internet access and designated quiet workspace required for remote work