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Survey Party Chief
W.T. Byler Co, Inc.
Specializes in major site‑prep, turnkey railroad construction & Class‑I mainline maintenance.
Lead a field crew performing topographic, boundary, and construction layout surveys.
13 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
Company Size
525 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
General Contractor
Project Management
Design-Build
Civil Engineering
Preconstruction
Turnkey
Heavy Civil
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Petrochemical
Railroad Construction
Heavy Civil
Site Preparation
Asphalt Paving
Concrete
Underground Systems
+5 more
Role
Description
survey operations
data management
equipment maintenance
quality control
team leadership
safety compliance
Maintain field notes, sketches, and digital data records in accordance with company standards.
Ensure adherence to company safety protocols and project-specific safety requirements.
Train and mentor survey technicians and junior crew members.
Lead a field survey crew to perform construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys for civil, industrial, and railroad projects.
Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to coordinate survey activities.
Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure proper functionality and calibration.
Interpret construction plans, specifications, and control drawings for accurate layout and verification.
Perform calculations and quality checks to ensure precision and consistency in all field measurements.
Set up and operate survey instruments such as total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, and data collectors.
Requirements
geomatics
trimble
topcon
survey exp
party chief
autocad
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field preferred.
Proficiency with Trimble or Topcon survey equipment and data collection software.
Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
Minimum 3–5 years of survey experience, with at least 2 years in a Party Chief or lead role.
Ability to process data using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar platforms (preferred).
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and field-to-finish workflows.
Benefits
401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
Short term and long term benefits
Employee discounts on consumer goods
Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1973
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1973 by a former Southern Pacific Railroad engineer.
Fleet of 500+ Units
Equipment Fleet
The company owns a fleet exceeding 500 equipment units, enabling rapid deployment for large-scale projects.
ENR Award 2020
Industry Recognition
Awarded ENR Texas & Louisiana Specialty Contractor of the Year in 2020 for standout performance.
10K Car Storage
Storage Yard Capacity
Constructed emergency derailment services and 10,000-car storage yards for turnkey railroad projects.
Grew into a family-owned heavy civil powerhouse handling massive site prep, earthwork, soil stabilization, and paving across Texas and Louisiana.
Built turnkey Class-I railroad projects—from mainline construction to 10,000-car storage yards and emergency derailment services.
Completed high-profile projects for major clients like Union Pacific, ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips, Venture Global, and Cemex.
Combines GPS/robotic machine control with deep expertise in heavy-civil tasks: mass excavation, underground piping, embankments, paving, and concrete.
Home-based in Houston, its leaders direct operations spanning industrial-petrochemical, government, commercial, and railroad infrastructure.
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