Survey Party Chief

Van Cleef Engineering Associates LLC; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s>

Job summary

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC is seeking a Survey Party Chief in Pottstown, PA to lead field crews in boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys. You will perform measurements with total stations and GPS, set control points, and verify elevations to ensure accurate data and safe field operations.

Applicants should have 5+ years of surveying experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency with surveying equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field surveying experience including crew leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and specs.
• Proven track record of maintaining accurate field notes and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crew on boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Perform measurements with total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
• Set and verify survey control points and benchmarks.
• Perform construction layout and verify grades and elevations.
• Maintain organized field notes and sketches.
• Ensure field work safety and quality per standards.
• Coordinate with office staff on schedules and deliverables.
• Review data for accuracy before submission.
• Assist training of junior field staff.

Skills

5+ years field surveying

lead survey crews

read & interpret survey plans

total stations

GPS equipment

data collectors

organizational & leadership

valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Job description

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Survey Party Chief

Pottstown, PA, US

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‑disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

OurPottstown, PAoffice has an opening for an experienced Survey Party Chief with a strong background in land surveying and construction layout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crew on a variety of projects including boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, and as-built surveys.
• Perform field measurements using total stations, GPS, and data collectors
• Set, recover, and verify survey control points and benchmarks
• Perform construction layout and verify grades, alignments, and elevations
• Maintain accurate and organized field notes, sketches, and electronic data
• Ensure field work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and project specifications
• Coordinate with office staff regarding schedules, deliverables, and project needs
• Review field data for accuracy and completeness prior to submission
• Assist with training and mentoring junior field staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of field surveying experience, including prior experience leading survey crews
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, procedures, and equipment
• Proficient in the use of total stations, GPS equipment, and data collectors
• Ability to read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and specifications
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to accuracy and quality
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pennsylvania Surveying License is a plus but not required

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together.

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth options) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Professional Licensing reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.