Party Chief
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
Overview
We are currently seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to join our Survey Division. In this role you can expect to manage, instruct, and train a survey crew of 1-5 people, including but not limited to assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations. Complete surveying for boundary and topographic, ALTA, GPS, hydrographic, and control surveys. Work with construction plans and provide surveying for large, fast-paced commercial projects.
Perform 90% of work in the field and may be conducted outside in various conditions.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job site and assist with training others when practical
- Prepare field sketches/drawings and high-quality field notes, including level notes, for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards
- Assemble all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete various types of survey work assignments. Accurately run and adjust survey-measuring instruments including level, transit, theodolite, electronic measuring devices and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities
- Ensure that the proper equipment is loaded, and batteries charged for the next assignment
- Perform mathematical calculations
- Read and understand plans and specifications
- Understand basic sources of measurement errors
- Know principals of construction staking and stake markings
- Adhere to company safety policies along with use of supplied personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Provide positive client/public relations in the field
- Be accountable for completing assigned tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR SKILLS
- Construction staking and data collection systems experience required
- Ability to perform basic GPS operations
- Proficient with Robotic Total Station
- Be familiar with basic computer applications
- Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills and provide a positive client/public relationship in the field
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief
- Valid driver’s license required
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Requires knowledge of both survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts
PREFERRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR SKILLS
- Five or more years of experience as a Crew Leader/ Party Chief
- Surveying license or LSIT
- Strong experience performing complex surveying calculations
- Experience with Trimble or similar software
- Commercial construction experience
JOB COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Client Focus
- Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Conflict Management
- Managing Personal Performance
- Building Relationships & Teamwork
- Integrity & Ethics
- Quality Service
- Safety
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
DisclaimersTRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Accessibility/ReasonableAccommodations
TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary RangeUSD $25.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.
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