Survey Party Chief

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field crews in ALTA/topographic and construction surveys, with travel as projects dictate.

This role requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision in field operations. You will supervise crew, keep field notes, coordinate with office staff, train subordinates, and operate robotic total station, GPS, data collectors, and autolevels, ensuring data quality and timely reporting for project deliverables across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Highschool Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Survey Crew, keep field notes, communicate with office staff, train subordinates.
• Operate robotic instrument, total station, data collector, GPS, autolevel and download data nightly.
• Ability to travel nationally as projects may require.

Skills

field equipment operation

communication

field note taking

math skills

travel nationally

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Full-Time Regular - 40 hours

Locations: US-TX-Houston | US-TX-Dallas | US-TX-San Antonio

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world‑class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

• We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
• We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Experience: 4+ years overall survey experience. 4 + years survey party chief experience. ALTA, topographic surveys, construction surveys - required experience. TXDOT survey and SUE experience a plus.
• Skills: Knowledge of field equipment operation, communication, field note taking, good math skills, ability to work as a one man crew as necessary, ability to travel nationally as projects may require.
• Duties: Supervise Survey Crew, keep field notes, communicate with office staff, train subordinates, operate robotic instrument, operate total station, data collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), autolevel, download data into computers each night.
• Other: Valid Driver's License, good work ethic, must be willing to travel, great pay and benefits, per diem for travel, reliability, able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to work more than 40 hours a week as necessary. Ability to travel up to 12 days as projects dictate.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• Highschool Diploma/GED

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.