Crew Chief​/Party Chief

Department: Survey/Geomatics

Location: Boca Raton, FL

DRMP's Survey Department in Boca Raton, FL is hiring an experienced Crew Chief/Party Chief with strong leadership capabilities.

As the Survey Crew Chief/Party Chief, you will represent the company in the field and be responsible for ensuring that the crew and equipment are ready for each assignment. You will guarantee that work is performed to company standards and that results are presented clearly and concisely.

You will lead the field effort for various surveying tasks, including construction, topographic, boundary, right‑of‑way, and control survey projects.

• Lead and oversee daily activities of survey field crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Train and mentor field personnel on survey techniques, equipment operation, quality control procedures, and industry safety standards.
• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveying for land development, retail, mixed‑use, and commercial projects.
• Collect accurate field data using conventional surveying methods, robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS/GNSS equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate survey equipment to complete property surveys, existing condition surveys, utility locations, site development surveys, and construction layout.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control, recover property corners, set benchmarks, and perform detailed field measurements to support design and construction activities.
• Conduct construction staking for commercial developments, including site grading, utilities, roadways, stormwater systems, curb and gutter, foundations, and other site improvements.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic survey files while ensuring collected data meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to support successful delivery of land development and construction projects.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized training, technical coursework, or surveying education preferred, with experience leading field survey crews for land development, retail, mixed‑use, and commercial projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain accurate field notes, document survey data, interpret project plans, and coordinate daily crew activities.
• Proficiency in setting up, operating, and using surveying equipment, including GPS, total stations, data collectors, levels, and other measurement tools for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Ability to perform basic survey calculations, geometry, and field computations while ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to project requirements.
• Ability to safely perform fieldwork in various environments, including carrying equipment, clearing vegetation, and maintaining productivity while following company safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required; ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs
• 401(k) plan and match
• Career path development program (management & technical career tracks)
• Mentorship program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short‑term disability/long‑term disability
• Company‑furnished life insurance
• Employee assistant program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account

DRMP is a drug‑and‑alcohol‑free workplace, an equal employment opportunity employer, and an E‑Verify employer.