Survey Party Chief

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Land Surveyor / Survey Crew Chief to perform and oversee field surveying activities supporting civil engineering projects, site design, and construction. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently, operate modern surveying equipment, and deliver accurate survey data to support project planning and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design surveys, as-built surveys, construction stakeout, and other field surveying activities.
• Locate property boundaries, utilities, rights-of-way, and other existing site features.
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain detailed field notes.
• Understand project scope and coordinate with engineers, clients, and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Participate in project meetings to understand design requirements and expected outcomes.
• Research existing survey records, maps, deeds, and physical evidence to obtain information needed for surveying.
• Set up and operate surveying equipment, including GPS/GNSS, total stations, survey levels, metal detectors, prism poles, and data collection devices.
• Set stakes, hubs, and iron markers, and mark grades for utility construction.
• Maintain and inspect surveying instruments, field equipment, and company vehicles.
• Perform field calculations, data checks, staking computations, and data reduction using surveying software and AutoCAD.
• Ensure survey maps and field data accurately represent existing site conditions.
• Read and interpret civil engineering drawings, building plans, maps, and land surveys.
• Communicate effectively with engineering teams, contractors, and government agencies.
• Follow applicable local and state surveying regulations and standards.
• Provide accurate information for as-built plan preparation and certification.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant surveying experience.
• Strong experience with design surveys, as-built surveys, and construction stakeout.
• Proficiency in operating GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations, survey levels, and data collection instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings, construction plans, maps, and land surveys.
• Experience with field notes, survey calculations, and surveying software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable surveying standards, laws, and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs or attic ladders when necessary.
• Ability to navigate construction sites with uneven or varying terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.