Job Summary:

The Survey Party Chief will lead the field survey crew and be responsible for the organization, efficiency, and accuracy of work performed and data obtained.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews, hires, and trains new survey crew members.
• Provides work schedules and assignments.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Recommends promotions and transfers to vice president of operations or other appropriate staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development and execution of construction, right-of-way, control, topographic, and/or other related survey duties.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including local officials, engineers, contractors, and supervisors, during the planning phase of a project.
• Determines appropriate surveying techniques to be used on each project.
• Collaborates with utility companies to ensure surveys are properly executed for public streets and easements.
• Gathers survey data using global positioning systems (GPS) and other surveying tools to map areas and measure angles, distances, and elevations.
• Analyzes plans, plats, and legal documents to appropriately plan and schedule work.
• Defines boundaries for property and rights of way.
• Drafts reports, descriptions, and other documentation for all surveys performed.
• Ensures final maps display a comprehensive and accurate description of the field survey.
• Ensures the work of all crew members meets standards and that assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Completes any surveying tasks crew members are unable to complete.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to execute proper field survey procedures and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of mathematical calculations used in field surveys and the ability to identify mistakes in calculations.
• Ability to perform all aspects of field surveys.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Surveying, Civil Technology, or similar field, plus four years of experience OR six years of qualified surveying experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to navigate in rough terrain.