Licensed Surveyor- Survey Party Chief

• Direct and oversee survey field crews, ensuring compliance with project requirements and surveying regulations.
• Prepare and deliver licensed surveyor‑stamped GIS deliverables for submittal to DORs.
• Work with topographic data, utility mapping, grading plans, and GIS datasets to ensure project accuracy.
• Perform hand calculations and utilize survey equipment as needed.
• Lead, coordinate, and execute construction surveys and stakeout activities for RQC projects.
• Travel to project sites on military base installations as required.
• Process design data into base survey files using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief (licensed surveyor required) to join our growing Self-Perform Building Trades team. The position will be based out of the Jacksonville, NC/Camp Lejeune area but may support other regional projects as well. This role will lead and execute construction surveys and stakeout activities for a variety of government projects.

Technical Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a lead survey instrument operator
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D (v2017 or higher)
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• Experience in building and land surveying and construction stakeout preferred
• Knowledge of survey equipment, field data collection techniques, and GIS workflows
• Associate degree (AAS) in Land Surveying, or
• Must be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in NC or able to obtain licensure prior to assignment
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Forestry, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing deliverables that meet DOR requirements
• Active Surveyor‑in‑Training (SIT) or other Geomatics certification preferred