Lead Surveyor

Kent is hiring a Lead Surveyor in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas — a full-time, on-site opportunity for an experienced field professional ready to take charge of survey crews supporting regional project sites. If you thrive on accuracy, leadership, and hands-on land surveying, this role puts you at the center of the action.

About the Role

As Kent's Lead Surveyor (also known as a Party Chief), you will be the senior member of a survey crew based in Deer Park, TX, guiding day-to-day field operations across one or more regional project sites. You will own crew scheduling assignments, set the pace for completing each workload, and act as the steady hand that keeps fieldwork moving safely and efficiently. This is a frontline leadership position where your decisions directly shape both team performance and the integrity of the data collected.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a survey crew, taking ownership of member safety and overall well-being in the field.
• Receive and manage scheduling assignments, ensuring each scheduled workload is completed on time and to specification.
• Safeguard the quality and completeness of all survey data gathered on site.
• Coordinate field activities across regional project sites to support project objectives.
• Serve as the on-site point of accountability for crew productivity and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on land surveying experience, with the seniority to operate as a Party Chief or crew lead.
• Strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to crew safety in the field.
• Disciplined approach to data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to manage scheduling assignments and meet workload deadlines reliably.
• Willingness to work full-time and on-site in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas.

About Kent

Kent delivers professional services and field expertise across regional project sites, and our survey teams are central to that mission. As a Lead Surveyor with Kent in Deer Park, you'll join a company that values dependable fieldwork, strong crew leadership, and uncompromising data integrity.

How to Apply

Ready to lead in the field? Apply for the Lead Surveyor position with Kent in Deer Park, Harris County through our official listing: View the full job posting and submit your application.