Survey Party Chief

Description

• Converts limited verbal and written directions into field data used to produce a finished product or document
• Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
• Maintain vehicles and survey instruments
• Performs complex surveying calculations
• Utilize surveying instruments to collect and store data
• Research existing record information, including maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents
• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives
• Takes field notes when appropriate
• Determine precise locations and measurements of points
• Lead the survey crew and instruct crew on best methods and procedures to utilize in the field
• Analyze raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy

Requirements

• Drive to be helpful to internal team members and external clients
• Extensive knowledge of GPS/RTK equipment, post data processing, and equipment maintenance processes
• Ability to teach junior staff both agency and company standards
• Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in principles of performing basic surveys: leveling, and construction staking
• Knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures
• Proven ability to successfully work against a deadline and within constrained budgets
• Knowledge of the operation, checking and basic field operation of electronic total stations, data collectors, levels, tribraches, and
• College-level courses in drafting/civil engineering, surveying, GIS, math (including trigonometry, geometry, coordinate geometry,
• Ability to motivate others
• High school diploma required
• Strong critical thinking skills that allow for collaborative innovation in problem solving and project planning
• One (1) year minimum experience in leading survey crews
• Able to remain flexible with the ever-changing workload, working conditions and project/agency requirements
• Ability to drive one’s own career path, develop relationships with mentors, and seek opportunities for growth
• Ability to create strong relationships, including one of a mentor/protégé capacity
• Extensive knowledge, including operation procedures, of data collectors, conventional total stations and robotic total stations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance