Survey Party Chief

Michael Baker International, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Survey Party Chief to join their dynamic team in Little Rock, AR. This role involves collecting vital boundary evidence and topographic features while ensuring the safe operation of survey equipment. With a focus on building strong relationships with clients, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering quality projects to a diverse clientele. Ideal for someone with 5-10 years of field survey experience, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of diverse field survey experience required.
• Must have valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Collect boundary evidence and topographic features in the field.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment during survey work.
• Assist in project financial reporting as needed.

Skills

GPS Equipment Experience

Electronic Survey Geometry Calculation

Field Survey Techniques

Boundary Line Traversing

Differential Levels

Construction Staking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GEOSPATIAL PRACTICE

We are a national leader in implementing straightforward approaches to development and deployment of scalable enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and expandedits capabilities by using the latest technologies. For example, we use aerial, static and mobile Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems that accurately determine range, elevation, and other critical mapping data. With hundreds of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements of your program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems documentation, implementation, and training.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking aSurvey Party Chiefto be based out of our Little Rock, AR office. The successful candidate will join a close-knit team of engineers and survey professionals responsible for delivering quality projects to an expanding base of state, local, and private clientele. Responsibilities include:

• In the field collecting boundary evidence, topographic features or providing information to construction staff and clients.
• Ensure proper and safe operation of equipment following methods and procedures for your field survey work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Clients, both internal and external in the daily tasks.
• As needed, you’ll assist in periodic project financial reporting with clear and concise communication, both in verbal and written correspondence.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5-10 years of diverse field survey and field crew leader experience with performing a full range of GPS and conventional surveys (including boundary line traversing, differential levels, high accuracy control surveys, setting aerial targets, construction staking, etc.)
• Excellent electronic survey geometry calculation skills, GPS equipment experience.
• Will be subject to drug test and/or background check.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel routinely, occasionally for extended periods of time.
• Experienced and/or familiar with ARDOT Field Data Collection Techniques.