Survey Party Chief

Harold A. Logan Associates PC.; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Harold A. Logan Associates, P.C. in Manassas Park, VA, is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead our field survey crews on a variety of boundary and topographic projects.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and clear communication with office staff, clients, and contractors. The successful candidate will oversee field operations, ensure data quality, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with project managers to deliver high-quality surveying services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of land surveying experience, including experience leading a field crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey field crew on a variety of land surveying projects.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction layout, as-built surveys and ALTA.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment and electronic data collectors.
• Establish and recover survey control and monuments.
• Read and interpret construction plans, plats, deeds, and engineering drawings.
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain clear digital field notes.
• Ensure all field equipment and company vehicles are maintained and in good working condition.
• Coordinate daily activities with project managers.
• Train and mentor instrument operators and field technicians.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and property owners.
• Follow company safety policies and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Lead field crew

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Independent decision making

Tools

Surveying equipment

Electronic data collectors

Job description

Job Description

Survey Party Chief

Harold A. Logan Associates, P.C.

Location: Manassas Park VA

Join Our Team

Harold A. Logan Associates, P.C. is a well-established land surveying and civil engineering firm seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to lead our field survey crews. We are a small company where every employee plays an important role, and where quality work, integrity, and teamwork are valued above all else.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work on a variety of projects, have direct communication with company leadership, and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing projects from start to finish, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading a survey field crew in the collection of accurate survey data for boundary/topographic, construction stakeout, as-built, ALTA and other land surveying projects. The successful candidate will ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards while maintaining excellent communication with office staff, clients, and contractors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey field crew on a variety of land surveying projects.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction layout, as-built surveys and ALTA.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment and electronic data collectors.
• Establish and recover survey control and monuments.
• Read and interpret construction plans, plats, deeds, and engineering drawings.
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain clear digital field notes.
• Ensure all field equipment and company vehicles are maintained and in good working condition.
• Coordinate daily activities with project managers.
• Train and mentor instrument operators and field technicians.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and property owners.
• Follow company safety policies and promote a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of land surveying experience, including experience leading a field crew.

Strong working knowledge of:

• Boundary/Topographic Surveys
• Construction Stakeout
• As-Built Surveys
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

Ability to troubleshoot field conditions and make sound decisions independently.

Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Valid Virginia drivers license with a good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb, kneel, and work in wooded or construction environments.

Why Harold A. Logan Associates?

• A family-oriented work environment.
• Direct access to company leadership.
• Diverse and interesting surveying projects.
• Opportunities to expand your skills and responsibilities.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Health insurance and retirement benefits.

If you take pride in producing quality work, enjoy leading a crew, and want to build a long-term career with a respected local surveying firm, we encourage you to apply.

If you take pride in producing quality work, enjoy leading a crew, and want to build a long-term career with a respected local surveying firm, we encourage you to apply.

Harold A. Logan Associates, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.