Survey Party Chief

Corrado Management Services, LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrado Management Services, LLC is seeking a field surveying lead to supervise survey crews on construction projects. You will direct field operations, ensure data accuracy, and oversee instrument use and safety.

You will coordinate with project managers and stakeholders, mentor crew members, and provide direction for workflow improvements while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews and coordinating on-site surveying activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; safety-focused and detail-oriented.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and supervise survey crew members.
• Familiarity with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collection devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field survey crews across construction layout, topo, and project-controls surveys.
• Conduct field data collection and field calculations per established procedures.
• Maintain accurate field notes and transfer data to project files.
• Serve as on-site point of contact with project managers, contractors, and clients.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments and data collectors; ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Leadership

GPS/GNSS

Robotic Total Station

Plan Reading

Safety Compliance

Data Management

Field Calculations

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Survey Instruments

Job description

Job Description :Leads and manages field survey crew in performing a wide range of construction surveying tasks. Ensures accurate collection, documentation, and transfer of survey data while maintaining compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and company procedures. Serves as the primary field survey representative and provides technical direction, equipment oversight, and quality control throughout survey operations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Performs various types of surveying such as construction layout, topographic surveys, project controls surveys and reading engineering plans and drawings
• Conduct field data collection and perform necessary field calculations using established survey procedures.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and professionally prepared field notes.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders regarding survey-related inquiries.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments and measuring devices, including levels, robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data collectors.
• Ensure the safe operation, cleanliness, and proper maintenance of vehicles, tools, and survey equipment.
• Transfer survey data to appropriate project files for office and field use.
• Perform periodic reviews and audits of survey procedures, records, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and professional standards are met.
• Provide direction, training, and mentoring to survey crew members to support skill development and performance.
• Recommend improvements to surveying methods, equipment usage, and workflow processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure all work practices follow federal, state, local, and company safety regulations and protocols.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and related documents.
• Proven ability to lead, direct, and mentor a field crew.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing site conditions.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, understand, and apply safe working practices.
• Strong working knowledge of robotic total Station and GPS equipment

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.