Lead Surveyor - Field Crew Chief & Technician Mentor

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage.

401(k) with company match, vested on

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

Pet coverage for your furry friends.

Legal assistance coverage.

Award-winning safety programs.

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline in Texas seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to supervise a field crew, mentor junior members, and ensure precise data collection for topographic, boundary, and construction surveying. The role requires outdoor work and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate Trimble/Topcon/Leica instruments, read and implement engineering plans, document field notes, and coordinate with project managers while championing safety and quality in every stake and report.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of land surveying experience, with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Proficient with modern survey equipment (Trimble, Topcon, Leica) and GPS/GNSS.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, and specs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a survey field crew, training junior members.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments like total stations, GPS.
• Perform data collection for topographic, staking, boundary, and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering plans and specifications in the field.
• Maintain field notes and digital data records.
• Lead daily safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers on progress and issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform basic field repairs.
• Submit daily reports detailing survey activities, progress, and challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading plans & specs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification in Surveying

Tools

Trimble total stations

Topcon equipment

Leica total stations

GPS/GNSS receivers

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Primoris Pipeline in Texas seeks an experienced Survey Party Chief to supervise a field crew, mentor junior members, and ensure precise data collection for topographic, boundary, and construction surveying. The role requires outdoor work and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate Trimble/Topcon/Leica instruments, read and implement engineering plans, document field notes, and coordinate with project managers while championing safety and quality in every stake and report.