Lead Surveyor Party Chief — Field Operations

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid weekly

Medical dental vision

401(k) with company match

ESP P

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Surveyor Party Chief in Texas to lead a field crew in collecting accurate survey data for construction and infrastructure projects. You will plan tasks, supervise crew, and ensure compliance with project specs and safety protocols.

The role requires proficiency with total stations, GPS, levels, data collectors, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D; strong communication with engineers and clients; and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of land surveying experience, with at least 2 years as Party Chief or lead surveyor.
• Proficiency with modern surveying gear (Trimble, Leica, Topcon).
• Strong understanding of survey principles, calculations, and drawings interpretation.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct a survey crew and assign tasks.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, levels, data collectors).
• Conduct boundary, topographic, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering plans, plats, and legal descriptions.
• Process and verify survey data; maintain field notes and sketches.
• Mentor junior crew members and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

Equipment operation

Communication

Reading maps/drawings

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or certification in Surveying or Civil Eng Tech

Tools

Trimble/Leica/Topcon equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Surveyor Party Chief in Texas to lead a field crew in collecting accurate survey data for construction and infrastructure projects. You will plan tasks, supervise crew, and ensure compliance with project specs and safety protocols.

The role requires proficiency with total stations, GPS, levels, data collectors, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D; strong communication with engineers and clients; and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.