Party Chief

Parametrix; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESOP

Performance bonuses

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field survey activities across Puget Sound region. You will direct survey crews, operate robotic total stations and GNSS equipment, and ensure accurate data for CAD production.

This field-focused role requires travel to project sites and collaboration with PLS, engineers, clients, and contractors. Ideal candidates bring progressive land surveying experience, strong communication, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Progressive land surveying experience, including experience independently leading survey fieldwork or serving in a comparable crew-lead role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead daily field survey activities, including boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys.
• Direct and support survey crew members while promoting safe, efficient, and professional field operations.
• Operate and maintain modern survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, digital levels, data collectors, and related technology.
• Review project requirements, maps, plans, record information, and survey instructions to prepare for field assignments.
• Perform field calculations and confirm the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of survey data before leaving the project site.
• Maintain organized and complete field notes, records, sketches, photographs, equipment documentation, and other project information.
• Download, organize, and perform preliminary processing of field data for CAD production and office review.
• Coordinate daily crew needs, site access, equipment, staffing, schedules, and changing field conditions.
• Communicate proactively with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, utility locators, and other project partners.
• Identify and resolve routine technical or delivery issues, escalating conditions that may affect accuracy, safety, scope, schedule, or project requirements.
• Follow established survey standards and QA/QC procedures to produce accurate, defensible, and review-ready work.
• Support and mentor less-experienced survey staff by sharing technical knowledge, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping the team meet project commitments.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction staking

Control surveys

As-built surveys

Robotic total stations

GNSS equipment

Digital levels

Data collectors

Field leadership

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Job description

Mukilteo, Washington, United States; Puyallup, Washington, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States; Silverdale, Washington, United States; Tacoma, Washington, United States

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Survey Party Chief to join our Community Building team in the Greater Washington/Puget Sound region. This position may be based from one of our Puget Sound-area offices, depending on the selected candidate’s location and project needs.

In this role, you will independently lead field survey activities and help turn field data into accurate, high-quality project deliverables. You will support a variety of public infrastructure, transportation, utility, land development, and community-building projects throughout the region while working closely with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, engineers, clients, and other project partners. This is a field-focused position requiring regular travel to project sites throughout the Puget Sound region and other locations as project needs require.

Your Role on the Team:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead daily field survey activities, including boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys.
• Direct and support survey crew members while promoting safe, efficient, and professional field operations.
• Operate and maintain modern survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, digital levels, data collectors, and related technology.
• Review project requirements, maps, plans, record information, and survey instructions to prepare for field assignments.
• Perform field calculations and confirm the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of survey data before leaving the project site.
• Maintain organized and complete field notes, records, sketches, photographs, equipment documentation, and other project information.
• Download, organize, and perform preliminary processing of field data for CAD production and office review.
• Coordinate daily crew needs, site access, equipment, staffing, schedules, and changing field conditions.
• Communicate proactively with Professional Land Surveyors, project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, utility locators, and other project partners.
• Identify and resolve routine technical or delivery issues, escalating conditions that may affect accuracy, safety, scope, schedule, or project requirements.
• Follow established survey standards and QA/QC procedures to produce accurate, defensible, and review-ready work.
• Support and mentor less-experienced survey staff by sharing technical knowledge, reinforcing safe work practices, and helping the team meet project commitments.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Progressive land surveying experience, including experience independently leading survey fieldwork or serving in a comparable crew-lead role.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency operating robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, digital levels, data collectors, and related survey technology.
• Ability to interpret plans, maps, legal descriptions, record information, survey instructions, and project requirements.
• Working knowledge of field calculations, data collection, preliminary data processing, and survey QA/QC practices.
• Sound field judgment and the ability to organize daily assignments, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve routine technical issues independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, safety, documentation, and high-quality project delivery.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members, office staff, contractors, clients, and the public.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain, weather, and site conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel as project needs require.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble survey equipment.
• Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, utility, or land development projects in Washington.

Why Join Parametrix?

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work:Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Hourly Range

$38 - $48 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

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