Field Survey Party Chief — Lead Crew, RTK/GPS, ESOP

JMT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Party Chief- Field Surveys to join its Raleigh, North Carolina team. You will lead a field crew, collect survey data, and work under a Licensed Land Surveyor to produce accurate plats, maps, and base mappings for transportation and civil/site projects.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in surveying, strong knowledge of Total Stations, GPS, data collection, and CAD software, along with a valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years’ experience in surveying.
• Experience with Total Stations and data collectors (Trimble, TDS, Carlson) and GPS receivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a land survey crew in the field to locate vertical/horizontal control, topography, and boundary surveys.
• Prepare and maintain detailed field notes and upload data to project folders.
• Operate survey instruments (GPS, total stations, levels) and CAD software to prepare base maps and plats.
• Coordinate with project managers and technicians to ensure accurate field data and reporting.

Skills

Field surveying

Team leadership

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

Data collectors

GPS receivers

CAD software

Trimble

TDS

Carlson

Levels (optical/electronic)

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Party Chief- Field Surveys to join its Raleigh, North Carolina team. You will lead a field crew, collect survey data, and work under a Licensed Land Surveyor to produce accurate plats, maps, and base mappings for transportation and civil/site projects.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in surveying, strong knowledge of Total Stations, GPS, data collection, and CAD software, along with a valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.