Field Survey Party Chief - Lead Boundary & Layout

Legacy Engineering, P.C.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

15 days PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

HSA and FSA plans available

Employer paid Short/Long Term, Life &/

AD&D Insurance

401k with up to 5% match

Continuing education and certs

Company events

Job summary

Legacy Engineering, P.C. is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys in Virginia.

You will oversee field crews, ensure safety, and coordinate daily field activities while maintaining client relationships in the field. Ideal candidates bring experience with GPS (RTK), total stations, and Leica survey equipment, plus strong plan-reading and leadership/communication skills to ensure project success on outdoor

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading a survey field crew (Party Chief or Crew Chief).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proficient in GPS surveying (RTK, static) and total stations.
• Experience with Leica survey equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, plats, maps, and site plans; understand deeds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field crews on survey projects including boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS, construction layout.
• Plan and coordinate daily field activities, crew assignments and site logistics.
• Ensure accuracy, quality control, and adherence to project specs.
• Train, mentor, and supervise survey crew members; conduct briefings/debriefings.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Build and maintain client relationships while representing the company in the field.
• Support additional field and project duties as needed.

Skills

Field crew leadership

GPS surveying

Total stations

Leica equipment

Blueprint reading

Client relations

Safety compliance

Tools

Leica equipment

Data collectors

Robotics/controllers

Job description

Legacy Engineering, P.C. is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field operations on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys in Virginia.

You will oversee field crews, ensure safety, and coordinate daily field activities while maintaining client relationships in the field. Ideal candidates bring experience with GPS (RTK), total stations, and Leica survey equipment, plus strong plan-reading and leadership/communication skills to ensure project success on outdoor