Lead Survey Party Chief for Construction Staking (Reno)

GCW Engineering, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW Engineering, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to organize and lead field survey crews, focusing on construction staking and getting accurate topographic and boundary data for projects.

The role requires five years of survey experience; LSIT preferred; must be able to work on-site in Reno, with strong plan review and equipment readiness to support ongoing engineering projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of survey experience; party chief experience.
• LSIT certification preferred; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a survey crew and operations for the crew.
• Performs mathematical calculations: distances, bearings, traverses, elevations.
• Conducts field operations, data collection, and records data for topographic maps and ALTA/NSPS.
• Performs construction staking to mark precise locations per project plans.
• Operates survey instruments; maintains equipment in good condition.
• Assists engineers with as-built information and site conditions.

Skills

Field data collection

Field notes & sketches

Total Stations

Robotics knowledge

Trimble GPS

Construction stakeout

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Tools

Total Stations

Data collectors

GPS data collection software

Job description

GCW Engineering, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to organize and lead field survey crews, focusing on construction staking and getting accurate topographic and boundary data for projects.

The role requires five years of survey experience; LSIT preferred; must be able to work on-site in Reno, with strong plan review and equipment readiness to support ongoing engineering projects.