Party Chief

Gcw,-Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gcw,-Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to organize and lead a field survey crew on multiple projects in the Reno, NV area.

You will oversee field operations, perform staking, and ensure precise data collection for topographic mapping and boundary surveys. The role requires strong knowledge of total stations, GPS data collection, and field note techniques, with a focus on safety and efficiency in variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AS/BAS preferred.
• Minimum of five years survey experience; at least three years as Party Chief.
• LSIT certification preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a survey crew and all operations; ensure accuracy of work.
• Prepare and verify mathematical calculations; compute distances, bearings, traverses, elevations.
• Conduct field operations, secure equipment, ensure safety practices, and record field data.
• Perform construction staking to mark precise locations per project plans.
• Operate survey instruments and maintain equipment; ensure materials and gear are in good condition.
• Assist engineers with as-built information and conflicts with plans.

Skills

Data collection techniques

Field note taking/sketching

Total Stations

Robotics

Trimble GPS data collection

Construction stakeout

Weather adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in Applied Science preferred

Tools

Total Stations

Data collectors

Robotics equipment

Trimble GPS software

Job description

Description

Organizes and maintains field survey crew efficiently to complete assigned projects, with a strong focus on Construction Staking to support upcoming projects. Accurately collects, calculates, andrecords field data for topographic maps, record of survey maps, boundary surveys, and ALTA/NSPS. Reviews job specifications and plans fieldwork methods and costs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a survey crew and all operations assigned to that particular crew, as well as ensures the accuracy of all work performed by the survey crew.
• Prepares and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; computes distances, bearings traverses, and elevations.
• Conducts project research, secures equipment, uses safety techniques, performs the survey operation, and handles the equipment, records data and other associated duties.
• Conduct construction staking to mark precise locations for buildings, rights-of-way, and utilities in accordance with project plans.
• Has knowledge of the operation, checking and basic field adjustments on transits, total stations, data collectors, levels, compass, tribrachs, and tripods.
• Keeps neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations: leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross-section surveys.
• Enters field data and can produce positional information (i.e., leveling, traversing, topographic mapping) with either a hand-held calculator or micro-computer software.
• Reads and interprets construction plans, topographical maps, and final maps and records or survey.
• Operates and oversees the operation of survey instruments required to perform surveys including providing the proper care and cleaning of all instruments and equipment.
• Ensures all survey materials and equipment are clean, charged and in good working condition, and adequately stowed and loaded onto the survey truck each day.
• Assists engineers with as-built information, site conditions, and conflicts found with engineering plans as requested.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with data collection techniques
• Conventional field note taking and sketching skills
• Knowledge of Total Stations
• Knowledge of Robotics
• Proficient with Trimble GPS data collection software
• Skills in construction stakeout and horizontal/vertical control
• Work may be conducted indoors and outdoor and is subject to extreme weather conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may or may not have supervisory and/or oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Applied Science preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of survey experience, or a combination of survey experience and academic preparation. At least three (3) years of experience as a Party Chief.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

LSIT certification or ability to sit the LSIT exam is preferred. Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.