Survey Party Chief

ZipRecruiter; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled surveyor to join their team. This role involves leading a field team in conducting various surveys, ensuring quality service, and maintaining client relationships. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers a unique Full Spectrum Approach that enhances the design process and fosters a collaborative environment. Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, training opportunities, and a culture that promotes from within. If you're passionate about surveying and looking for a supportive workplace, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

100% paid employee benefits

Biannual bonuses

Profit sharing

Training opportunities

Promote from within culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in surveying with a strong understanding of principles and practices.
• Ability to read plans and understand boundary and topography.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey field team performing various types of surveys.
• Compile survey computations and ensure data adequacy.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic Surveys

Construction Surveying

ALTA surveys

GPS

Total stations

Data collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Laser scanning instruments

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble Hardware and Software

GPS/GNSS

TSC3

Total Stations

Access

TBC

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Upholds Galloway’s values and standards by understanding and responding to client needs while providing quality consulting services.
• Have a basic understanding and application of the following technical skills: Boundary surveys, Topographic Surveys, Land Survey Plats, Subdivision Plats, Construction Surveying, ALTA surveys, leveling, traversing, GPS, total stations, data collectors, computers, email, legal descriptions, plan interpretation, deeds, and easements.
• Lead a survey field team performing boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys and construction staking.
• Responsible for adjusting and operating surveying instruments and recording survey measurements and descriptive data.
• Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information.
• Firm understanding of the site construction process.
• Compile survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data.
• Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
• Proficient in required safety procedures and practices.
• Assumes a limited degree of judgment on performing routine aspects of survey assignments.
• Takes an active role in new business development by performing quality survey work to build strong relationships with existing clients.
• Willingness to travel for short periods.

Qualifications

• Possesses a basic understanding of the principles and practices of surveying.
• Possesses a basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey-related programs.
• Experience with Trimble Hardware and Software (GPS/GNSS, TSC3, Total Stations, Access, and TBC) is a plus.
• Experience with laser scanning instruments is a plus.
• Possesses a high degree of understanding of the principles and practices of surveying.
• Experience with construction staking, CDOT projects, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Ability to read plans and understand boundary and topography.
• Understands project schedules and budgets; can work efficiently within project guidelines.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner within the team and with other disciplines working on the project.
• Conducts oneself consistently in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain a high-performance level in a fast-paced, accountable environment.
• Firm understanding of the site construction processes and procedures.
• Has a clear understanding of the use of alignments and templates.
• Experience with civil and transportation construction projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing.
• Has the ability to work both independently and in a leadership capacity as part of a field team.
• Ability to take a pre-employment and on-going drug screen.

You will love our unique Full Spectrum Approach that holistically champions the needs of our people, clients, and company to create a better experience for all. As a multidisciplinary company, with 11 in-house disciplines, this approach helps facilitate a deeper understanding of the design process, further enriching your professional growth and development.

Education

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience is required.

Benefits

The estimated starting base salary for this role is $32.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Collaboration, people, and community are highly regarded values at Galloway. We continually strive to provide an exceptional environment that fosters our purpose of "enriching people's passions." Through our training opportunities, Associate Program, and culture of "promote from within," your growth potential has no limit. We want you to bring your entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and unique skillset to our team.

We are proud of the many awards we have received that reflect our focus on great teams, quality of services, and continued growth.

As a people-focused company our employee benefits are 100% paid, providing some of the best benefits in the industry. You may also be eligible to receive biannual bonuses and profit sharing.

If you require an accommodation, we are happy to discuss this with you. Please contact our People Department: [e-mail]

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Galloway & Company Inc. in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities