Survey Party Chief

W.T. Byler Co, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Fully comprehensive benefits packages

Employee discounts on consumer goods

Job summary

W.T. Byler Co, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief responsible for leading survey crews in topographic and boundary surveys for civil and industrial projects. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and proficiency in using Trimble or Topcon survey equipment.

The role involves setting up survey instruments, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining communication with project teams. Comprehensive benefits include a 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of survey experience, with at least 2 years in a Party Chief or lead role.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection software.
• Understanding of coordinate systems and field-to-finish workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crew for construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys.
• Operate survey instruments and interpret construction plans.
• Communicate with project managers and maintain digital data records.

Skills

Survey experience

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Topcon survey equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Us

For the last 52 years, WT Byler has built our reputation on consistent project delivery with exceptional cost and schedule performance, that never compromises safety or quality. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we provide full service site development and turnkey railroad construction services for the industrial, petrochemical, commercial and railroad industries in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region. We support career advancement through professional training and development and a majority of our employees have 10 years of tenure or more. We are currently hiring.

About This Role

WT Byler, a Quanta Services Company, is searching for an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our growing team. The Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading a field survey crew in performing topographic, boundary, and construction layout surveys to support heavy civil and industrial projects. This position requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and layout in support of project objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead a field survey crew to perform construction staking, boundary, and topographic surveys for civil, industrial, and railroad projects.
• Set up and operate survey instruments such as total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and control drawings for accurate layout and verification.
• Perform calculations and quality checks to ensure precision and consistency in all field measurements.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and superintendents to coordinate survey activities.
• Maintain field notes, sketches, and digital data records in accordance with company standards.
• Train and mentor survey technicians and junior crew members.
• Ensure adherence to company safety protocols and project-specific safety requirements.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure proper functionality and calibration.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3–5 years of survey experience, with at least 2 years in a Party Chief or lead role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Trimble or Topcon survey equipment and data collection software.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and field-to-finish workflows.
• Ability to process data using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar platforms (preferred).

What You'll Get

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA.
• Short term and long term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.