Party Chief​/Project Surveyor; Field to Finish

Overview

Party Chief/Project Surveyor (Field to Finish)

Note: This description reflects the role as posted by Jacobs and includes responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information.

$62,200.00/yr - $/yr

• Perform control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other surveying tasks.
• Perform construction staking.
• Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.
• Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data.
• Communicate with supervisor and office staff about important aspects of the project.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Perform field duties on a one- or two-person crew, including field crew setup and geodetic control network planning and design.
• Coordinate with a multi-discipline team and ensure adherence to QC plans and safety protocols.

• Control survey processing and adjustment.
• Construction staking preparation and quality checking.
• Feature processing of topographic field data and generation/ editing of Digital Terrain Models (DTMs).
• Title commitment review and public records research.
• COGO calculations and boundary resolution; writing property descriptions; obtaining permits and Right of Entry.
• Assisting Project Manager in estimating surveying tasks and scheduling.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team and adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Participate in department and field crew training; represent Jacobs professionally.

• Experience working with surveying data using Civil3D, Micro Station, Open Roads, or similar CAD programs.
• Proven ability to complete technical aspects of surveying tasks.
• Good social and communication skills; reputation as a trusted member of the surveying community.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel up to 50% of the time (primarily within CA, NV, and AZ).
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.

• Experience with Trimble equipment and software.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief, Survey Technician, or Project Surveyor.

• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to enroll in deferred compensation plans and stock purchase options.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees; seven paid holidays and a floating holiday; caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.
• Base salary range information and location-based pay determination are described in the posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

• Based in San Francisco, California or Nevada with hybrid (remote or office) work options.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time.

Not Applicable

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