Lead Party Chief Surveyor – Field Operations

Matrix Service Company; Republic (WA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Disability benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Job summary

Matrix Service in Washington state seeks a seasoned Party Chief Surveyor to lead field crews on new construction projects. You will ensure safety, supervise the crew, manage data collection and maintain quality in field operations.

You will read engineering drawings, stakeout, and monitor performance while coordinating with project leaders and clients. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years working as a Party Chief Surveyor on a new construction site.
• Must have 1+ year's supervisory experience.
• Proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must understand Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must obtain and maintain active status within the required drug testing program.
• Must pass a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Always represent the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Various types of construction stake out projects.
• Topographic surveys.
• Performs mathematical calculations for field checking data.
• Take accurate and clear notes in the field.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Know basic sources of measurement errors.
• Know principles of monumentation, staking and marking.
• Responsible for the quality and performance of survey crew.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all Company equipment.
• Self-motivated and organized with good decision-making skills.
• Accurate completion of time and expenses.
• Responsible for submitting data and notes daily.
• Responsible for meeting with clients and public landowners as required in a professional manner.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Time management

Decision making

Tools

Survey equipment operation

Job description

Matrix Service in Washington state seeks a seasoned Party Chief Surveyor to lead field crews on new construction projects. You will ensure safety, supervise the crew, manage data collection and maintain quality in field operations.

You will read engineering drawings, stakeout, and monitor performance while coordinating with project leaders and clients. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential, with a focus on safety and efficiency.