Field Survey Lead — Data, Safety & Team Oversight

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping, LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Party Chief to lead field survey activities. You will communicate requirements to the field team, supervise crew, and ensure data integrity for projects with travel to sites as required.

Essential duties include safety briefings, equipment oversight, and timely reporting of survey findings to the project team. A strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and organization is required for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent plus 3–5 years related work.
• Ability to operate EDM, GPS, boats and surveying instruments to obtain data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements from project manager and field operations lead.
• Communicate project requirements to field team.
• Complete daily job safety analysis form.
• Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings.
• Ensure field crew has necessary equipment and supplies to fulfill project requirements.
• Inspect assigned equipment to ensure proper working conditions; schedule routine maintenance.
• Coordinate field work schedule based on project requirements.
• Direct assigned field associates on daily assignments.
• Compile notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained.
• Communicate findings of field survey with project team.
• Track assigned field team associates’ work hours and complete timesheets.
• Train assigned field associates on survey.
• Report incidents to the appropriate personnel; complete incident reports as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Organized

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Distance Measuring Equipment (EDM)

GPS equipment

Survey boats/airboats

Job description

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping, LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Party Chief to lead field survey activities. You will communicate requirements to the field team, supervise crew, and ensure data integrity for projects with travel to sites as required.

Essential duties include safety briefings, equipment oversight, and timely reporting of survey findings to the project team. A strong emphasis on accuracy, communication, and organization is required for this full-time role.