Surveyor Party Chief

Job Description

Thompson Engineering has a full‑time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Survey Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land‑surveying department. This position is responsible for reporting survey data to the Survey Team Manager. Ideal candidates would need to travel to support various project needs.

• Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew
• Responsible for the setup and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor
• Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager
• Reduces survey data to the Org Manager
• Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew
• Drives company vehicle to and from job sites
• Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager
• Understands and computes field calculations relative to the survey data collected
• Effectively manages the time and schedules of the survey crew
• On‑time and consistent attendance is required

• Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Be able to read and comprehend measurements
• Intermediate math skills, which include trigonometry and coordinate geometry
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the workload of the Survey Department

• Ability to work in the outside elements of the field up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb on a ladder
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites

Thompson Engineering was established in 1953 in Mobile, Alabama. Since then, the company has grown to include multiple offices in states throughout the Southeast. Thompson Engineering is a subsidiary of Thompson Holdings, Inc. Our sister companies are Watermark Design Group, an architectural and interior design firm, and Thompson Consulting Services, a disaster recovery consulting firm. As a group, the three firms provide a broad range of architectural and engineering services.

Thompson is an employee‑owned firm with more than 300 personnel in multiple disciplines. Our staff has a vested interest in providing safe, quality‑driven, successful projects that are completed on time and within budget. Our business relies heavily on our performance and the repeat satisfaction of our customers. Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M / F / D / V.

Pre‑employment drug screen and motor‑vehicle record checks are required.

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial, infrastructure, and community development. As a drilling, materials‑testing, and construction inspection and chemistry laboratory firm, we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet—literally—performing services along the Gulf Coast’s rivers, bayous, and streams.

Today, Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. We are often the first company on project sites conducting environmental assessments, land surveys, and geotechnical studies. And our project‑management and construction‑management services often mean we are the last ones to leave. We are a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M / F / D / V.