Survey Party Chief

Conrad Consulting Ltd; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews on municipal, commercial, and infrastructure projects. You will conduct accurate field surveys, supervise staff, operate survey equipment, and ensure projects are completed safely and to high quality standards.

The role requires a diploma or degree in Surveying/Geomatics, 5+ years of field surveying experience including crew leadership, and proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and data

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of field surveying experience, including experience leading survey crews.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and survey data collection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Ensure accuracy of field data and maintain detailed survey records.
• Coordinate daily field activities with project managers and office staff.
• Adhere to company safety policies and industry standards.
• Train and mentor junior survey staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Field survey leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering Tech

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

Survey data collection software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead field survey crews on a variety of municipal, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting accurate field surveys, supervising survey staff, operating survey equipment, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain GPS, total stations, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Ensure accuracy of field data and maintain detailed survey records.
• Coordinate daily field activities with project managers and office staff.
• Adhere to company safety policies and industry standards.
• Train and mentor junior survey staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of field surveying experience, including experience leading survey crews.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, and survey data collection software.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, procedures, and construction layout.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project sites as required.