Senior Survey Technician (Party Chief)

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Sr. Survey Technician (Party Chief) in the San Antonio area. The ideal candidate will oversee survey field crews, ensuring quality and efficiency in surveying practices. This senior position offers opportunities for growth and development, supported by a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance

Employer paid STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Candidate referral bonus

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid Holidays

Earned vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Party Chief in the land development industry.
• Working towards or willingness to obtain RPLS certification.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew.
• Coordinate with contractors for survey services and maintain communication with management.
• Gather necessary information for conducting surveys efficiently.

Skills

Mathematics

Surveying

Field design

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total station

GPS

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Sr. Survey Technician (Party Chief)

Location: San Antonio area

Our client is one of the largest full service engineering firms in TX and due to massive growth they are looking for a senior Party Chief who can provide oversight of survey field crew and related surveying responsibilities. This is a tremendous opportunity for growth.

What is in it for you:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Earned vacation time

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.
• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
• Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
• Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Insure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
• Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
• Respond appropriately to all employee performance issues of assigned survey field crew.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree .
• Courses in mathematics and surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Party Chief in the land development industry.
• Working knowledge of field design for both overhead and underground utilities is highly desired.
• Knowledge of power line materials is a plus.
• Working towards or willingness to obtain RPLS certification.
• Experience in conducting easement research at courthouses is highly desired.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D .
• Through knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons. This position requires both inside and outside work.
• Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.