Experienced Land Surveying Party Chief

Spot On Surveying, Inc.; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer matched 401k

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Spot On Surveying, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Chief based in Buda, Texas. Candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience and be proficient in construction plans and data collection.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work outdoors in various elements. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, and a matched 401k plan, along with vacation and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as a survey party chief.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outside in all elements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor technical and quality control standards.
• Establish project control for various projects.
• Prepare detailed notes and sketches.

Skills

Technical monitoring

Construction plan understanding

Data collection (GPS, Robotic Total Station)

Math skills

Communication skills

Tools

Office programs

Time tracking platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor technical and quality control standards.
• Establish and understand project control for a variety of projects.
• Understand construction plans with the ability to complete construction projects from start to finish under deadline constraints.
• Perform construction calculations, staking, prepare cut sheets, and staking plans.
• Collect topographic information for 3D mapping.
• Prepare comprehensible detailed notes and sketches as needed.
• Collect data for tree surveys meeting different cities requirements.
• Detail oriented and follows directions.
• Well‑rounded with GPS and Robotic Total Station instruments for data collection.
• Maintain equipment, office station and vehicles.
• Proficient with Office programs and time tracking platforms.
• Maintain good client relations and jobsite safety under OSHA standards.
• Communicate daily with other team members regarding projects and all work in progress.
• Train and help bring up chainman, rodman, and instrument operators.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience as a survey party chief.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Good math skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outside in all elements (Texas).
• Team‑oriented professional conduct in all aspects of surveying.
• Strong communication skills.

We provide Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Employer matched 401k, Vacation & Holiday Pay.