Survey Party Chief

Company Description

HMH Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm serving communities across Idaho and Montana. The team specializes in construction engineering and inspection, civil engineering design, materials testing, surveying, and more! As a small, client-focused company, HMH Engineering offers the technical depth and capabilities of a larger firm while remaining cost-efficient and responsive. HMH supports cities, counties, highway projects, and private clients with practical, buildable solutions. HMH Engineering is committed to delivering high-quality work that positively impacts local communities.

HMH HAS G.R.I.T.

GRIT (noun)

An unwavering commitment to long-term goals.

GROUNDED

We stay true to our roots and values, and approach every project with humility, authenticity, and a focus on building strong foundations—literally and figuratively.

RESILIENT

We adapt, overcome challenges, and deliver reliable solutions, no matter the obstacles we face in projects or operations.

INTEGRITY

We do what is right to cultivate trust by maintaining honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all our business practices.

TEAMWORK

We foster a culture of respect, accountability, and support, where every team member is empowered to contribute. Together, we work to find quality solutions and achieve common goals.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Survey Party Chief role based in Meridian, ID. The Survey Party Chief will lead a field survey crew to perform topographic, boundary, construction, and ALTA surveys in support of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Daily responsibilities include planning survey tasks, setting up and operating survey instruments, collecting accurate field data, and performing quality checks on measurements. The role includes interpreting plans and specifications, staking for construction, coordinating with project managers and office staff, and ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety protocols. The Survey Party Chief will also be responsible for field documentation, basic calculations, and mentoring crew members on best practices, equipment use, and safe work procedures.

Compensation

Range $35-$48 an hour depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions

• Acts as chief of parties for a field crew(s) engaged in construction, topographic, right-of-way, and survey projects.
• Utilize leadership skills and facilitates communication to efficiently manage a team(s) while coordinating with project managers, design teams, and contract representatives regarding project needs and timelines.
• Consult with land surveyors, engineers, architects, contractors, clients, and consultants prior to and during project execution.
• Conduct record research to determine boundary, construction, and topographic survey needs.
• Ensures the production and representation of necessary field data and associated documentation of field operations per client and in-house specifications.
• Performs necessary field calculations utilizing project plans, specs, office documentation, and necessary software.
• Utilizes survey equipment including robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS equipment, auto and digital levels, drones, and scanners to meet project specifications.
• Ensures equipment is inventoried, maintained, updated, and serviced per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Maintain the company standard for organization of office and field documentation, data, and assets.

Competencies

• Confidently interpret plans, project specs, municipality specs, and regional specs, to ensure that projects are conducted per contract.
• Be familiar with construction, survey for design, and boundary survey workflows.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate.
• Able to execute and utilize surveying methods, techniques, calculations and principles.
• Quickly and efficiently adapt to changing environments, schedules, and personnel while remaining focused and on-task.
• Remain safety orientated and adhere to company, project, contract, and self-perceived safety guidelines and regulations, ensuring the well-being of participating and adjacent personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for supervising field technicians and other members of the survey party.

• Communicate with project, department, and company leaders regarding the performance of field party members.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, enhancing their skills in survey technology and techniques, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify an individual’s strong suits and allocate personnel in a manner that benefits the individual, the crew, and the company.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a field setting. This role routinely uses survey field equipment such as GPS base and rovers, total stations, auto and digital levels, drones, scanners, and the corresponding software. Survey equipment will be provided as needed. Office tasks such as communication, research, data retrieval, data storage, and equipment maintenance will be required as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined here are representative of what an employee must be able to fulfill to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While carrying out these duties, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee must frequently stand or sit for long periods, walk or run, use their hands for tasks such as gripping, handling, or feeling, and reach with their hands and arms. This position frequently requires the employee to occasionally lift field equipment, objects, and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds, as well as bend and stand as needed. It is also crucial for a surveyor to have the ability to see details and objects both close and from a distance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Work hours may be extended or reduced due to seasonal workload variations.

Travel

Occasional travel and overnight stays can be expected. Frequency is dictated by workload and the location of work. If travel is not desired, accommodation can be arranged for the ideal candidate.

Required Education and Experience

• 3-5 Years of Party Chief Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Trimble Equipment:
• S Series Total Stations
• R Series GPS Units
• TSC Series Data Collectors (Trimble Access)
• Part 107 Holder (Or Willing to pursue)
• AutoCAD C3d Experience:
• Record Drafting
• Construction Calculations
• Base Map Production
• Quantity Calculations
• Project Cost Estimation 

Work Authorization and Driving Requirements

Employment is contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States, in accordance with Form I‑9 requirements. HMH participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. A valid driver’s license is required for this role. Final selection is also contingent on successful completion of a background screening, including verification of driving eligibility for job‑related driving duties, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

What We Offer:

· Professional development and training opportunities

· Paid Holidays (9)

· Paid Personal Leave starting at 120 hours/year

· Parental Leave

· Medical (Traditional or HSA), Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D plans

· Company paid Long Term Disability; Employee paid Short Term Disability plans

· Family Membership to Life Flight

· 401(k) Retirement plan upon meeting eligibility requirements (up to 4% match)

· Bonus Program

· Employee Referral Program

· Annual Work Boot Reimbursement Program

· Company-Paid Gym Membership

· Cell Phone Reimbursement Program

APPLY TODAY!

· Email your resume today to hiring@hmh-llc.com

· Visit us online at HMH Engineering (hmh-llc.com) and submit your application

HMH Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective hires without regard to on race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information (including family medical history), service in the military or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.