Party Chief

Party Chief – DDG

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Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor, the Party Chief will lead all field crew activities. The Party Chief will support office and field staff by managing the crews’ activities, calculating boundaries, training instrument operators, reporting any issues and schedules to the Chief of Parties/Crew Manager. The Party Chief will be a champion and leader of our company core values, while maintaining internal and external client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is excited to work in a team environment, loves the outdoors, and is eager to learn and grow his or her career.

• Responsible for collecting data to ensure completion of a project. Locating boundary, pins, improvements, utilities, etc., while performing project types varying from, but not limited to: ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
• Perform project research on an as needed basis.
• Follow instructions/work orders from project managers.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all staff and clients.
• Communicate daily with your Field Project Manager to confirm if you are on track to complete your field schedule—Letting them know when you are behind or ahead of schedule.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of civil drawings, construction processes and construction codes.

• High School diploma or GED with a Minimum of 3 years of field surveying experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, plats, maps, site plans, deeds, legal documents, and field notes.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Robotic and GPS equipment.
• Basic understanding of auto-linework and Trimble Equipment a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet, and muddy conditions, and high/precarious places.
• Ability to travel frequently and work overtime including weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.

• Submit resume to the People + Development team via email to
• Specific project experiences and responsibilities shall be provided with resume.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

Professional Services

Baton Rouge, LA – $‑$

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