Party Chief

Zachry Group; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Surveyor to lead a crew of up to 2-4 craft workers in Gregory, Texas. This position involves coordinating survey operations on construction sites while ensuring safety, quality standards, and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of surveying experience and strong leadership skills.

The role requires proficiency in CAD software, the ability to read construction drawings, and experience in managing crews. Commitment to safety and adherence to Zachry values are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working as a surveyor.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of surveyor processes for industrial construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 2-4 craft workers on survey operations.
• Coordinate with engineering and architectural personnel.
• Maintain daily and weekly statistics and timesheets.
• Identify safety risks and implement precautions.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Experience on new construction sites

CAD technical software

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Formal/technical education

Tools

Trimble S-6 Robotic Total Station

Job description

Job Description

This position will lead a crew of up to 2-4 craft workers, coordinating survey operations on new construction sites. The role requires detailed surveying and management responsibilities, ensuring survey control, safety, scheduling, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinate findings with engineering and architectural personnel.
• Operate modern surveying equipment including GPS, Total Stations, Robotic Stations, data collectors and related software.
• Identify safety risks and implement precautions to eliminate them.
• Manage crew processes, scheduling, cost control, employee relations, and employment needs for instrument and rodman positions.
• Maintain daily and weekly statistics and timesheets.
• Prepare proper information for layout and grading, reviewing blueprints, layouts and calculated figures for errors.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years working as a surveyor.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience using CAD technical software.
• Proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience on new construction sites.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and manufacturer manuals.
• Knowledge of surveyor processes for industrial construction sites.
• Organization and time management.
• Good problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to perform calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
• Experience operating a Trimble S‑6 Robotic Total Station.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic computer efficiency.
• Formal/technical education.

Reporting to

This position will report to the site supervisor and oversee a crew of up to 2-4 craft workers, consisting of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Communicate effectively by speaking and listening.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms or scaffolds using appropriate fall protection.
• Work in all weather conditions with proper PPE.
• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi‑vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel‑toed boots.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug‑Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.