Senior Party Chief

Job Title: Senior Party Chief
Department: Surveying / Geomatics
Reports To: Survey Manager or Director of Survey Operations

The Senior Party Chief leads field survey crews in collecting, verifying, and documenting survey data for boundary, topographic, construction, utility, ALTA/NSPS, and other land surveying projects. This position is responsible for ensuring survey work is completed accurately, safely, and efficiently while coordinating with project managers, engineers, clients, and office staff.

• Lead and supervise survey field crews on a variety of projects.
• Plan daily field activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Operate and oversee the use of survey equipment, including GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, digital levels, and UAV/drone systems when applicable.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, as-built, and utility surveys.
• Review field data for completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Maintain survey records, field notes, and electronic data files.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and industry regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients regarding project requirements and schedules.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and resolve technical issues.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior party chiefs, instrument operators, and survey technicians.
• Perform quality control checks on survey measurements and calculations.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Maintain survey equipment and coordinate repairs or calibration as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including crew leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, methods, and procedures.
• Proficiency with GPS, RTK, robotic total stations, data collection software, and CAD-related workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• FAA Part 107 certification for drone operations.
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, Carlson, or Topcon survey equipment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Micro Station, or similar software.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work occasional overtime as required.

• Leadership and team management
• Technical surveying expertise
• Quality assurance and attention to detail
• Safety awareness
• Client service orientation
• Project coordination and scheduling
• Effective communication

Safety-Sensitive Position: This position may require the operation of a motor vehicle in the performance of job duties and is therefore designated as a safety-sensitive position under applicable Oklahoma law. Employees in this position are subject to the Company's drug and alcohol testing policies.