Party Chief

Summary

Primarily responsible for running a survey crew for boundary, topographic and highway surveys.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accurately provides required work control lines and elevations.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities.
• Provide quantity calculations as required. 
• Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Compiles notes, sketches and records of data obtained and work performed.
• Has thorough understanding and knowledge of the methods of calculations employed in leveling, traversing, stadia, topographic surveys, mapping, construction surveys, laying out curves and determination of volumes.
• Manage and coordinate survey crews in support of work activities in safe manner.

Job Requirements

• Must have knowledge of and ability to use all surveying equipment and techniques.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 5 years’ survey experience.
• Familiar with equipment which reflects industry standards.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
  • Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
  • Lifting 50 lb.
  • Carrying 50 lb.
  • Pushing 70 ft-lb.
  • Pulling 70 ft-lb.

Level Specific Skills 

• Able to perform topographic survey (including DOTD linework)
• Able to take clear, concise and accurate field notes (boundary)