Survey Party Chief

Lochmueller Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading surveying firm in Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews for various infrastructure projects. The role involves critical survey fieldwork, data collection, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have strong field surveying skills, survey software proficiency, and leadership abilities. The company offers competitive benefits including a 401k plan and health insurance, providing a supportive work environment that values work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading survey crews and managing projects.
• Strong field surveying experience with knowledge of methodologies.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field survey crew for construction and topographic projects.
• Prepare field notes and analyze raw data for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying software proficiency

Communication skills

Knowledge of survey instruments

Education

Associate’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our Survey team in Central Indiana. In this role, you will performing critical survey fieldwork for major infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and land development. You will play a key role in gathering precise data that drives the success of these projects, ensuring accuracy from the field to final delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm named among Indiana’s Best Places to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a field survey crew for construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey projects.
• Participating in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers and contractors.
• Assigning and monitoring crew tasks, providing direction as needed and ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.
• Training crew members in survey methods, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Gathering field data using a variety of survey methods.
• Operating and adjusting surveying equipment to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Preparing field notes, sketches, and survey reports.
• Conducting complex calculations using surveying software.
• Analyzing raw data for accuracy and providing information for GIS.
• Researching records, maps, and property boundaries.
• Maintaining accurate field records and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Performing related office survey tasks and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field is helpful, but not required; Relevant survey experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Field surveying experience with strong knowledge of survey instruments, methodologies, and data collection techniques.
• Experience leading survey crews and managing multiple projects is helpful.
• Proficiency in surveying software and conducting complex calculations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller Group fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.