Lead Field Survey Party Chief II

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Survey Party Chief II to lead field surveys and supervise crews across multiple project types, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficient data collection.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collection, plus the ability to coordinate with project managers and staff. Weekend and outdoor work are common, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a Survey Party Chief I or equivalent field leadership role.
• Proven experience leading survey crews and executing field operations independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews on a variety of projects (topographic, boundary, construction, and pipeline/oil & gas).
• Execute field surveys using total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors.
• Ensure accurate and complete field data collection, coding, and documentation.
• Prepare clear, organized, and legible field notes and reports.
• Upload/download and verify survey data daily.
• Coordinate with Survey Project Managers and office staff on project requirements and deliverables.
• Train and mentor field technicians on equipment use, procedures, and safety protocols.

Skills

Field leadership

Crew supervision

Survey operations

Data collection

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Trimble/Leica data collectors

Total stations

GPS/GNSS systems

Digital/optical levels

Job description

Ardurra in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Survey Party Chief II to lead field surveys and supervise crews across multiple project types, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficient data collection.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collection, plus the ability to coordinate with project managers and staff. Weekend and outdoor work are common, with travel as needed.