SUE Party Chief | Lead Field Survey & Underground Utilities

JMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

ESOP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned engineering and surveying firm seeking a SUE Party Chief for our Richmond, VA team. You will lead field survey crews, coordinate pre-survey planning with PMs, and ensure safety and accuracy of utility locating.

This is a primarily field role with outdoor duties and travel as needed. Compensation is $28–$38 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications; TN visa eligibility available; immigration sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in utility designating/locating equipment with leadership experience.
• Land surveying experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with PMs, engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Assigns and monitors work, and evaluates field crew performance.
• Instructs and trains survey crew in methods, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Completes daily report cards and field sketches.
• Provides time estimates for tasks.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using calculator, computer, and AutoCAD.

Skills

Leadership

Field surveying

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Ground Penetrating Radar

Vacuum Excavation equipment

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned engineering and surveying firm seeking a SUE Party Chief for our Richmond, VA team. You will lead field survey crews, coordinate pre-survey planning with PMs, and ensure safety and accuracy of utility locating.

This is a primarily field role with outdoor duties and travel as needed. Compensation is $28–$38 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications; TN visa eligibility available; immigration sponsorship is not offered.