Party Chief

Job Title:

Party Chief

Job Description

The Party Chief leads a two to three person field survey crew and serves as a key link between field operations and project management. This role focuses on collecting accurate field data for boundary, topographic, utility, and construction-related surveys using modern surveying equipment and software. The Party Chief interprets engineering plans, maps, and aerial photographs to plan and execute survey tasks, supports occasional office-based drafting and data processing, and helps maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all survey projects.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage a two to three person field survey crew on a wide range of boundary, topographic, utility, and construction projects.

+ Communicate and collaborate closely with project managers to establish project goals, clarify scope, and align on priorities.

+ Provide clear and timely daily updates to project managers regarding project status, progress, challenges, and next steps.

+ Collect accurate field data using total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other survey equipment and software to support preparation of survey deliverables.

+ Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs to assess project needs, plan field activities, and assist in determining the most efficient project approach.

+ Establish, verify, and recover survey control and monumentation to ensure precise reference points for all survey tasks.

+ Perform construction layout for civil and site development projects, including staking and marking as required.

+ Obtain sewer invert data and subsurface utility information and document existing conditions through comprehensive photo documentation.

+ Apply advanced mathematics and the principles and techniques of surveying to ensure accuracy and reliability of all measurements and calculations.

+ Maintain survey equipment in good working order, perform routine checks, and initiate repairs or service when necessary.

+ Download and organize field data, ensuring accurate transfer into office systems and software for further processing.

+ Assist with office tasks as needed, including CAD drafting, data download and management, deed and map research, and filing of project documentation.

+ Conduct map and deed research to support boundary determinations, utility investigations, and topographic surveys.

+ Use Microsoft Office tools to prepare basic documentation, reports, and data summaries related to survey work.

+ Support utility surveys, as-built surveys, and topographic surveys by ensuring complete and accurate field data collection.

+ Collaborate effectively with co-workers and managers, contributing to a positive, professional, and safety-focused team environment.

+ Travel to project sites, including occasional overnight stays, while maintaining a professional and reliable presence on all assignments.

+ Perform other related duties as requested to support the success of the survey team and the broader organization.

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma.

+ At least 4 years of experience in land surveying specific to boundary, topographic, and utility projects.

+ At least 2 years of experience leading a survey crew of two or more people.

+ At least 2 years of hands-on experience using total stations and data collectors in the field.

+ Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, techniques, and advanced mathematics as applied to surveying tasks.

+ Proficiency with total station equipment and data collectors for field data acquisition.

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Experience with construction layout for civil and site development projects.

+ Demonstrated experience performing boundary, topographic, and utility surveys.

+ Ability to read and interpret reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs.

+ Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, organizational, and judgment skills.

+ Ability to work effectively and professionally with co-workers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for basic documentation and reporting.

+ Valid driver's license in good standing.

+ Willingness and ability to travel and stay overnight for select projects.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Undergraduate-level courses or higher education in Surveying or a related field.

+ Any certificates, college courses, or classes in surveying, civil engineering, or related disciplines.

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Experience with Leica Total Station equipment.

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Experience with Carlson data collectors.

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Experience with AutoCAD for survey drafting.

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Experience with Civil 3D for civil and survey design and drafting.

+ Familiarity with Terramodel or similar survey software.

+ Experience performing as-built surveys and topographic surveys.

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Experience with utility surveys and gathering sewer and subsurface utility information.

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Experience with data download, data entry, and managing survey datasets.

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Experience with land development and…