Survey Technician Lead - Party Chief

Audubon Companies; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Survey Technician Lead - Party Chief to oversee surveying operations across multiple states. This role involves leading a survey crew, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining effective communication with project managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surveying, with proficiency in operating GPS and total station equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, from preliminary surveys to construction staking, while mentoring new team members. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality surveying services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in various types of surveys.
• Knowledge of survey equipment and ability to operate GPS and total stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey crews and ensure data collection meets project requirements.
• Mentor new Survey Technicians and maintain communication with project managers.

Skills

Surveying

GPS Operation

Data Collection

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Land Surveying Coursework

Tools

Trimble

Sokkia

RD Locators

Pin Locators

ESRI ArcMap

AutoCAD

Pathfinder

Carlson

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Survey Technician Lead - Party Chief to join our team. This role will be working in various states including but not limited to the following: TX, OK, PA, MO, KS, LA, ND, SD & CO. The Survey Technician Lead - Party Chief reports to the Survey & Mapping Manager and Operations Manager. The Survey Technician Lead - Party Chief leads the work of a party engaged in surveying.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps Operations Manager and applicable Project Manager apprised of daily survey activities.
• Works with the company's Registered Land Surveyor or Subcontractor Registered Land Surveyor as needed to provide necessary data and information on projects where the client requires certified plats or drawings.
• Keeps in close contact with the applicable project manager to assure a full understanding of the scope of services of projects.
• Downloads data collected daily and transmits the data files.
• Is prepared daily to assist clients in the field including the appropriate attire for field services. This includes but is not limited to your vehicle, steel toed boots, fire resistant clothing, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, and earplugs.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead survey crew, operate GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, and other surveying equipment.
• Has a full understanding of the scope of services of each job before mobilizing to the job site to ensure that you have all the necessary supplies, equipment and electronic data/information to complete the job.
• Responsible for submitting time sheets and expense reports to the Business Manager weekly for all members of the survey crew. This includes submitting photographs of receipts being submitted for reimbursement.
• The Party Chief is responsible for obtaining the appropriate job number to be listed on time sheets and expense reports.
• Responsible for contacting the Survey and Mapping Manager to troubleshoot any technical difficulties the survey crew encounters.
• Responsible for notifying the Operations Manager immediately if any equipment sustains damage or is not working properly.
• Serves as a mentor, training new Survey Technicians on an as needed basis.
• Attends kick-off meetings with the Survey Manager and clients as needed.
• Performs and leads survey crews for various surveying services, including but not limited to preliminary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, re-route surveys, crossings surveys, ILI tracking, AGM placement, anomaly staking, and repair documentation and tank surveys/measurements.
• Confirms with the Project Manager that all data has been received and meets client's needs and scope of services prior to demobilizing from any job site.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of land surveying and land law coursework desirable.
• Requires at least 2+ years of relevant experience performing various types of preliminary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, ILI tracking, AGM placement, anomaly staking, and repair documentation and tank surveys/measurements, 5+ years preferred.
• Knowledge requirements: working knowledge of survey equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, and other surveying equipment.
• Working knowledge and operational capabilities on Trimble, Sokkia, RD Locators, Pin Locators units.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
• Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcMap, AutoCAD, Pathfinder, and Carlson desirable.