What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Party Chief position at DANA Recruitment Limited?
Key Responsibilities:
- Field Survey Operations:
- Lead field crews on boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys
- Perform field measurements using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors
- Establish, recover, and verify survey control points and benchmarks
- Perform construction layout for roads, utilities, buildings, and site development projects
- Verify grades, alignments, elevations, and project control throughout construction
2. Survey Data & Quality Control:
- Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic survey records
- Review field data for completeness and accuracy prior to submission
- Ensure survey work complies with project specifications and company quality standards
- Communicate project progress and field conditions with office staff and project managers
3. Crew Leadership:
- Lead and supervise daily survey field operations
- Coordinate daily work assignments and project schedules
- Train and mentor junior survey technicians
- Promote safe work practices and compliance with company safety procedures
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and operation
4. Project Coordination:
- Coordinate field activities with engineering staff and construction personnel
- Assist with project scheduling and field logistics
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule while maintaining quality standards
- Support multiple projects simultaneously across various project types
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years of field surveying experience
- Previous experience leading survey crews
- Strong understanding of land surveying principles and field procedures
- Experience performing boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys
- Proficiency operating Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors
- Ability to read and interpret survey plans, engineering drawings, and construction documents
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Valid driver's license
Salary : $64,000 - $81,000