Survey Party Chief

Urban, Ltd; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Healthy work-life balance

Access to senior staff for training

Job summary

Urban, Ltd is seeking experienced Survey Party Chiefs for their location in Chantilly, VA. The role involves managing and leading a field survey team in various surveying tasks while maintaining a high-performance level in a fast-paced environment.

With a focus on individual growth, Urban offers excellent compensation, benefits, and a stable work environment, founded on over 50 years of industry experience. Applicants should have a strong understanding of surveying principles and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and leading field survey teams.
• Ability to operate surveying instruments and record measurements.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a field survey team performing various types of surveys.
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments.
• Evaluate dimensions and resolve field issues.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying Principles

Technical Skills

Communication

Detail Orientation

Job description

Urban is currently seeking experienced Survey Party Chiefs for our Survey Department in our Chantilly, VA location.

Urban Ltd. provides full-service civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Manage and lead a field survey team performing boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys and construction staking
• Ability to work both independently and in a leadership capacity as part of a field team
• Responsible for adjusting and operating surveying instruments and recording survey measurements and descriptive data.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems
• Possesses a high degree of understanding of the principles and practices of surveying
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner within the team and with other disciplines working on the project
• Ability to maintain a high-performance level in a fast-paced, accountable environment
• Attention to the details while maintaining efficiency is paramount
• Maintain a current driver's license in good standing

Founded in 1967, Urban is a stable base upon which to advance your career, learn new technical skills, work on interesting and dynamic projects, and achieve career growth in an industry-leading company.

Urban provides:

• A challenging and collaborative atmosphere for our team members that promotes and encourages individual growth and excellence
• A proven track record of repeat business with many well-known builders, developers, retailers, public agencies, and other clients for over 50 years
• Backlog of work to ensure career stability
• Ongoing, high-profile projects in and around the Mid-Atlantic region
• An excellent reputation, with numerous awards and recognition from industry organizations
• Direct access to senior staff who provide daily support and training
• Excellent work environment to help maintain a healthy work and life balance
• Very competitive compensation and benefits package

Urban Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.