Survey Party Chief

We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief / Survey Party Chief to perform and lead field surveying operations in support of design and construction projects. This role is responsible for conducting site, building, topographic, and as-built surveys; establishing site control and benchmarks; collecting and verifying field data; and producing accurate drawings and survey documentation. The ideal candidate has strong technical surveying skills, leadership experience, and the ability to travel based on project needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform site, building, topographic, and as-built surveys in support of design and construction teams.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field surveying activities while adapting to site operations, weather conditions, and changing project priorities.
• Establish site control points and benchmarks in coordination with construction management and design teams.
• Collect topographic data and document existing site improvements using total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Perform construction staking and verify survey measurements for accuracy.
• Lead and coordinate survey crew activities to ensure fieldwork is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Import, process, and evaluate collected field data to verify completeness, accuracy, and precision.
• Produce drawings and survey documentation from collected field data.
• Maintain organized files of survey data, field notes, and drawings in accordance with company standards.
• Utilize surveying software and technology to process data and support project requirements.
• Travel to project sites as needed, with travel requirements fluctuating based on site issues and workload.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree in Land Surveying.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of land surveying fieldwork, including at least 1 year of experience leading a survey crew.
• Surveying Equipment: Ability to collect topographic data and survey existing field improvements using total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Site Control and Construction Staking: Experience establishing site control, setting benchmarks, and performing construction staking.
• Data Processing and Accuracy: Ability to process, evaluate, and verify collected field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Software Skills: Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Mathematical Skills: Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry as applied to land surveying.
• Preferred Technical Experience: Drone mapping, terrestrial 3D laser scanning, and point cloud processing experience are beneficial. Familiarity with Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360, Pix4D, and DJI Terra is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%, with travel frequency varying based on critical site issues and project workload.
• Drone Certification: Must currently hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or be able to obtain it within 2 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Primarily outdoor work in a scrap metal yard and other active field environments.
• Equipment and Tools: Ability to work safely around yard equipment and use hand tools and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Work Capacity: Ability to perform physical tasks consistent with laborer-level work capacity.
• Hand Movements: Ability to perform repetitive hand movements as required for surveying tasks and equipment operation.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions, following site safety requirements, and adapting to changing project schedules and field priorities.