Lead SUE Party Chief — Field Survey & Mapping

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave

401K Retirement Plan

ESOP

Career Development

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on leading field crews, coordinating pre-survey activities, and delivering precise utility locating and mapping results for projects across the region.

The position requires five years of hands-on experience with utility designating equipment, travel willingness, and a commitment to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Able to pass Background Check.
• Ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews.
• Land surveying experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
• Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Completes daily report cards and field note sketches
• Provides time estimates for specific tasks
• Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and coordinate geometry software such as AutoCAD

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team attitude

Written and verbal communications

Outdoor work ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum Excavation equipment

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an experienced SUE Party Chief to join the Underground Utilities, Land Surveying, and Mapping team in Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on leading field crews, coordinating pre-survey activities, and delivering precise utility locating and mapping results for projects across the region.

The position requires five years of hands-on experience with utility designating equipment, travel willingness, and a commitment to safety and accuracy.