Field Survey Party Chief: Lead Crews & Drafting

Parker Design Group of Richmond, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Design Group of Richmond, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field crews on diverse land surveying projects.

The role is primarily field-based (≈75%) with a meaningful chance to contribute to in-office drafting and production. The Party Chief will direct crews, operate survey instrumentation, and ensure high-quality data across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years land surveying experience with at least 2 years in a crew lead or party chief role.
• Experience with boundary concepts, legal descriptions, and plat review.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and site documents.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Licensure (RLS or LSIT) a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct field survey crews on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking projects.
• Operate and maintain total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and related instrumentation.
• Set up and run control networks; verify data quality.
• Coordinate daily with project managers on schedule and field conditions.
• Draft survey plats and maps in CAD/survey software.

Skills

Crew leadership

Field surveying

Reading construction plans

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Survey licensure (RLS/LSIT) optional

Tools

Carlson

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Total stations

GPS/GNSS equipment

Job description

Parker Design Group of Richmond, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field crews on diverse land surveying projects.

The role is primarily field-based (≈75%) with a meaningful chance to contribute to in-office drafting and production. The Party Chief will direct crews, operate survey instrumentation, and ensure high-quality data across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking tasks.