Survey Party Chief

Keystone Consultants, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated field crew leader to oversee surveying operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves guiding a team to complete various surveys, including boundary and topographic assessments, while ensuring quality and timely deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of surveying techniques and equipment, particularly with robotic total stations. Join a company that values excellence and offers opportunities for growth in the utilities, oil and gas, and construction sectors. If you are ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews for surveys and construction stakeouts.
• Proficient in using Trimble robotic total station and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members to efficiently complete daily tasks and objectives.
• Set up and operate surveying instruments and prepare clear field notes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Surveying

Understanding of bearings and azimuths

Tools

Trimble robotic total station

GPS equipment

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review crew assignment with the Project Managers and Survey Coordinators.
• Understand the scope and budget for the work to be performed.
• Meet inspectors or client representatives for site-specific requirements.
• Act as the point of contact between the crew members and the office.
• Lead the crew members to efficiently complete the work for the day and explain the objective for the day’s assignment to the crew members.
• Solve problems that may arise on the job site.
• Set up and operate instruments and back sight with heights.
• Set up base and rover to accurately measure height and record time.
• Draw sketches of control points and survey areas.
• Prepare clear field notes for the work.
• Set up and teach others how to use the total station.
• Identify boundary corners and evidence of occupation.
• Understand bearings and azimuths.
• Perform boundary, topographic, stakeouts, and as-built surveys.
• Use the best choice of equipment and methodologies to exceed the expectations of the client.
• Follow the scope of work as defined by contract or client-approved changes.
• Efficiently lead the crew members to deliver quality and timely work product.

Requirements:

• Experience with leading a field crew for existing conditions surveys, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Experience as a one-man field crew running a Trimble robotic total station and GPS is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel as necessary.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Construction