Party Chief - Surveying

WSP USA; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Party Chief in Surveying to lead field operations and mentor junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse survey projects across various sectors, including commercial and environmental. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in land surveying, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and have a commitment to safety and ethical practices. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality results while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and financial stability throughout your career.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off for Bereavement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in land surveying and geospatial services.
• Advanced knowledge of survey equipment and practices.
• Effective communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field work and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare notes and sketches for field surveys.
• Ensure data accuracy and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Land Surveying

Geospatial Services

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Tools

Survey Equipment

AutoCAD

Lecia Infinity

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently searching for a Party Chief - Surveying to join our Land Surveying and Geospatial Team out of our Valhalla, NY/ Lawrenceville, NJ offices. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

• This is a full-time position performing survey field work in a leading role either working independently or working with and mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators. Candidates will also interact with office staff and the management team on a daily basis.
• Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Candidates can expect to work on project sites within the greater New York City Area but there may be occasions where project sites are located outside of this area and travel may be a possibility. Project sites may be located in rural areas, urban environments, and everything in between with the majority of the work being outdoors.
• Candidates will utilize a variety of survey instruments and other equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys. Candidates will also prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Candidates will ensure survey field data from each day is downloaded and provide reports and summaries for field work when needed.
• Candidates may interact with clients and the public while in the field often acting as the main point of contact in the field and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
• 7+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Should already possess advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Possess a willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators while being willing to continue learning themselves.
• Successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete field tasks related to land surveying.
• Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs that may extend beyond the typical work hours or work weeks.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position which may include walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Possess OSHA 40, NY SST, or other types of safety training certifications.
• Possess LSIT or CST certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Lecia Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs a plus.
• Experience in most types of survey work including but not limited to traditional boundary and topographic location surveys, utility surveys, right of way surveys, construction stakeout and monitoring, 3D laser scanning, and more.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $60,700 - $104,170

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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