Survey Party Chief - Maryland

Description

• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training, and mentoring of junior level employees.
• Continuously promote the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
• Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
• Ensure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
• Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Discuss work with clients, as necessary.

Requirements

• Three or more (3+) years of experience working on a land surveying party.
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Current, valid State Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred. Commensurate relevant experience considered.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Prior Party Chief experience a plus.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field run topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance