Survey Party Chief I

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Chief I in Loganville, GA. The role supports field surveys, supervising a small crew, and ensuring accurate field data collection and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in land surveying, a valid driver's license, and the ability to train subordinates, follow instructions, and work flexible hours with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Highschool Diploma/GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the 2-3 person field survey crew on job sites.
• Maintaining and keeping field notes, and verifying that field notes and sketches are downloaded into computers each night.
• Communication with office staff, training of subordinates, operating robotic instrument, total station, data collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), and autolevel.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings, help identify potential safety hazards and create a corrective action plan when safety hazards are recognized.
• Willing to work evenings/weekends when required and to travel for overnight and extended stay projects as required.
• Select and implement proper maintenance of traffic signage and follow safety precautions.
• Target candidate may be required to operate and maintain survey truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by survey manager.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Follow instructions

Communication

Team training

Lift 50 pounds

Willing to travel

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Tools

Trimble data collection software

GPS

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Job description

Survey Party Chief I

Job Locations: US-GA-Loganville

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Our Survey Practice in Georgia is looking to bring on a Party Chief to support our local projects. This person ideally will have previous land survey party chief experience with the ability to manage field crews and completing typical land surveying projects.

Reporting to our Land Survey Manager, this person will be responsible for:

• Supervision of the 2-3 person field survey crew on job sites
• Maintaing and keeping field notes, and verifying that field notes and sketches are download data into computers each night
• Communication with office staff, training of subordinates, operating robotic instrument, total station, data collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), and autolevel
• Participate in monthly safety meetings, help identify potential safety hazards and create a corrective action plan when safety hazards are recognized
• Willing to work evenings/weekends when required and to travel for overnight and extended stay projects as required
• Select and implement proper maintenance of traffic signage and follow safety precautions
• Target candidate may be required to operate and maintain survey truck and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by survey manager

The ideal candidate will posses:

• 4+ years of survey field experience using numerous types of survey instruments (GPS, Robotic total stations, data collectors, digital levels, etc.)
• Prior experience working with Trimble data collection software a plus
• Prior experience working on DOT survey and SUE projects a plus
• Hold a valid current driver's license
• Ability to follow instructions, and train and mentor crews with a positive can-do attitude are necessities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, work in all weather conditions

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• Highschool Diploma/GED

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to maintain required certifications

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.