Senior Survey Party Chief: Field Leadership & Layout

Spotlock; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Licensing reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Wellness reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Spotlock is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief in New Jersey to lead a field crew on boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys. You will collect data with total stations and GPS/GNSS, establish control points, and ensure accurate layouts and elevations.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain meticulous field records, and collaborate with office teams on scheduling and deliverables while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in surveying preferred.
• 5+ years of field surveying experience with crew leadership.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and field procedures.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collection software.
• Ability to read survey plans and construction drawings; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a survey field crew on boundary, topo, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Conduct field data collection with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors.
• Establish and verify survey control points and benchmarks.
• Execute construction layout with accurate grades and elevations.
• Maintain organized field notes, sketches, and digital records.
• Review data for completeness before office submission.
• Coordinate with office staff on scheduling and deliverables.
• Ensure field activities follow safety standards and company guidelines.
• Mentor junior field staff and support team development.

Skills

Survey leadership

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Field data collection

Plan reading

Education

Associate's degree in surveying

High school diploma

Tools

Survey data collection software

Data collectors

Job description

Spotlock is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief in New Jersey to lead a field crew on boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys. You will collect data with total stations and GPS/GNSS, establish control points, and ensure accurate layouts and elevations.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain meticulous field records, and collaborate with office teams on scheduling and deliverables while upholding safety standards.