Party Chief

Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the survey field. We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to safety above all else. Our dedicated team of Survey professionals thrive on innovation and collaboration, ensuring that we exceed client expectations at every stage. Accurate survey maps are the lifeblood of both engineering and construction! If you are an experienced Party Chief with a passion for helping build a better tomorrow.

The DDS Companies is a reputable and dynamic organization that specializes in providing comprehensive infrastructure construction and engineering solutions. With a commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, we consistently deliver successful projects across various industries.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• HSA and or FSA Accounts

The Party Chief leads field survey operations for civil construction, utility, engineering, and infrastructure projects. This role plans and executes land, construction, utility, topographic, boundary, and as-built surveys; establishes and verifies control; directs field crew activities; and ensures the accurate collection, documentation, and transfer of survey data. The Party Chief operates GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, levels, and related technology;

interprets plans and specifications; resolves field conditions; and coordinates with survey leadership and project teams. This position requires sound technical judgment, strong field leadership, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to deliver accurate work in active construction environments.

• Ability to plan daily field assignments, interpret project requirements, establish efficient workflows, and direct crew activities with limited supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, resolve routine field conflicts, recognize when escalation is required, and adapt to changing priorities and site conditions
• Ability to balance safety, accuracy, productivity, schedule requirements, and clear communication in active construction, utility, roadway, right-of-way, and undeveloped environments
• Clear and effective communication skills with survey teams, field leaders, project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to explain technical survey information, layout requirements, field conditions, and project risks in a practical and understandable manner
• Strong relationship-building, coordination, and follow-through skills across office, field, and client-facing environments
• Performs work in both office and field environments, including construction sites, utility corridors, rights-of-way, yards, roadways, and undeveloped terrain
• Regularly uses computers, survey software, mobile devices, GPS equipment, total stations, data collectors, measuring tools, and other survey-related technology
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and traverse uneven terrain for extended periods while performing or supporting field survey activities
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or movement of survey equipment, tripods, stakes, supplies, or field materials up to 50 pounds

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, GIS, Drafting, or a related field preferred
• Three or more years of progressively responsible field survey experience, including demonstrated experience performing construction layout, establishing control, collecting as-built data, and directing survey crew activities; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, levels, and survey software required; experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or GIS tools preferred
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required; OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, survey certification, utility construction experience, or related field safety training preferred

DDS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.