Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

Encompass Energy Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field operations for high-precision as-built documentation in upstate New York. You will direct survey crews, enforce safety, and ensure data quality using Trimble robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and Trimble Access software.

Applicants must have at least ten years of verifiable land surveying, with five years as Party Chief on industrial or energy construction projects, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to travel

Qualifications

• Ten years of verifiable land surveying experience.
• Five+ years as Survey Party Chief on industrial/construction projects.
• Proficiency with Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Strong knowledge of survey control, COGO, and construction staking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field survey personnel.
• Perform high-accuracy as-built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Establish, verify, and maintain project control networks.
• Verify survey observations through redundant measurements and QA procedures.
• Perform instrument setup verification, backsight checks, calibration checks, and daily equipment inspections.
• Coordinate survey activities with project management, contractors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Collect, review, and submit complete electronic survey data per procedures.
• Identify field discrepancies and communicate potential conflicts before construction impacts.
• Maintain field documentation, survey reports, and daily production logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and project-specific requirements.
• Train and mentor survey technicians and junior field personnel.
• Maintain equipment and calibration documentation.

Skills

Land surveying

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Tools

Trimble SX10/S9/S7/S5

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Must be a resident of and able to work in the following counties - Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Wyoming, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, or Cattaraugus along with a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable professional surveying experience is required.

Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

The Survey Party Chief is responsible for directing all field survey operations associated with high-precision as-built documentation. This position requires extensive experience with Trimble survey equipment, industrial construction surveying, and quality control procedures. The Party Chief serves as the lead field representative, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and company standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable experience performing professional land surveying, with at least five (5) years serving as a Survey Party Chief or Crew Chief on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, or energy construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing high-precision as-built surveys requiring strict dimensional and elevation tolerances.
• Extensive experience operating Trimble robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and Trimble Access software.
• Thorough understanding of survey control, traversing, leveling, coordinate geometry (COGO), and construction staking.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, IFC plans, fabrication drawings, and construction specifications.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field survey personnel.
• Perform high-accuracy as-built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Establish, verify, and maintain project control networks.
• Verify all survey observations through redundant measurements and quality assurance procedures.
• Perform instrument setup verification, backsight checks, calibration checks, and daily equipment inspections.
• Coordinate survey activities with project management, contractors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Collect, review, and submit complete electronic survey data in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify field discrepancies and communicate potential conflicts before construction impacts occur.
• Maintain complete field documentation, survey reports, control records, and daily production logs.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and all project-specific safety requirements.
• Train and mentor survey technicians and junior field personnel.
• Maintain company equipment and ensure calibration documentation remains current.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient with:
  • Trimble SX10, S9, S7, S5, or equivalent robotic total stations.
  • Trimble R-Series GNSS receivers.
  • Trimble Access.
  • Trimble Business Center (TBC).
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Ability to achieve project tolerances as specified by contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of industrial survey methodologies, construction sequencing, and quality control.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders, work around heavy equipment, and safely access industrial facilities.