Survey Party Chief
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Lead field survey crew, perform complex surveying, training, safety, and reporting.
15 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Field
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Heavy highway construction
Bridge construction
Industrial building construction
Concrete foundations and slabs
Design‑build
Excavating
Piling and pile driving
Transportation facilities
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Commercial
Industrial
Geotechnical Solutions
Power Generation
Parking Structures
Multi-family Housing
Alternative Delivery
Role
What you would be doing
equipment operation
data collection
survey calculations
survey reports
crew leadership
client liaison
- Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives.
- Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
- Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, personal computer, and graphics and coordinate geometry (Cogo) software, such as AutoCad-Softdesk, Trimble Business Center.
- Maintains field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Proactively upholds all safety polices and standards.
- Sets up, adjusts, and operates surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector, and GPS equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
- Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
- Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
- Acts as party chief for a field survey crew engaged in making plane and/or geodetic surveys for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
- This position could be working on your own or overseeing a survey crew - the responsibilities could change depending on the assignment. **
- Represents Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
- Prepares field notes and drawings; and performs field surveying for roadway, bridges, and flood control projects, including installing surveying construction stakes, tying out existing intersection ties, and locating or establishing vertical and horizontal control, right of way, monuments, corners, boundaries, and property lines.
- Leads and directs the work of others.
- Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports.
- Ensure compliance with contract specifications.
- Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and procedures.
What you bring
surveying
prioritization
2-3 years
senior chief
travel
night work
- Proven track record of relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Ability to read, (in English) analyze and respond to technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- MUST be willing to work alone; nights, weekends, and be willing to travel.
- Strong survey skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Knowledge of field's concepts, practices, and procedures associated with surveying.
- 2-3 years of paraprofessional survey construction experience, including at least one year as a Senior level party chief.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Career Advancement
- Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
- Holiday Pay
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Company
Overview
1980
Year Founded
The company was established in 1980 and has since grown to become a trusted name in the construction industry.
Hundreds
Projects Completed
The company has successfully completed hundreds of significant construction projects across the U.S.
- Focuses on delivering high-quality, complex construction projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, and industrial.
- Excels in heavy civil construction, with experience in building roads, bridges, and large-scale transportation infrastructure.
- Has a strong presence in both public and private sectors, working on government contracts as well as commercial developments.
- Notable projects include major highway construction, airport expansions, and large industrial facilities.
92/100 Safety
High Safety Score
Maintains a consistently high safety score across all UDOT-tracked projects since 2000.
25% Better
Industry Safety Outperformance
Outperforms the industry average by at least 25% in safety performance, earning the AGC of Utah’s Platinum Safety Award.
- Emphasizes safety culture by prioritizing the protection of team members.
- Uses a four-fold approach to ensure safe production: focused task safety planning, hazard recognition, hazard control, and safety accountability.
- Promotes engagement at all levels through training, planning, inspections, and incident reviews.
- Committed to continuous innovation in construction methods and project concepts.
- Valued family-oriented legacy, fostering internal growth through multi-generational employment and internal promotions.
- Maintains steady, sustainable growth by diversifying service lines while ensuring financial stability.
$3.6B Investment
Airport Redevelopment Project
Part of a major infrastructure renewal initiative for Salt Lake City International Airport.
20+ Years
Sustainability Expertise
Experience in self-performing concrete, earthwork, and drainage for water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Constructed LEED Silver certified Timpanogos Cave Visitors Center project in 2019
- Built Salt Lake City International Airport South Concourse East & Central Tunnel (2022)
- No public net-zero greenhouse-gas target or carbon-neutral pledge found
- No disclosed Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions baselines or reduction targets
- No data on renewable-energy use, waste-diversion, recycled-content materials, or water-efficiency goals available
- No formal DEI strategy published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender‑diversity statistics or representation data provided publicly
- No stated DEI goals, initiatives, metrics, or outcomes available
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