Surveyor Party Chief

Thompson Engineering; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a full-time Survey Party Chief to oversee the daily functions of the survey crew. You will be responsible for managing the crew’s performance and ensuring accurate reporting of survey data. Candidates must have five years of experience in commercial or industrial construction surveying, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. Travel may be required. Strong communication and mathematical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience running a surveying crew in construction stakeout.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and coordinate geometry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily functions of the survey crew.
• Ensure proper reporting of daily work logs.
• Interpret blueprints to lead the survey crew.

Skills

Crew management

Communication

Mathematics

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thompson Engineering has a full‑time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Survey Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department and reports survey data to the Survey Team Manager. The role may require travel to support various project needs.

Duties

• Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew
• Responsible for the set up and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor
• Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager
• Reduces survey data to the Org Manager
• Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew
• Drives company vehicle to and from job sites
• Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager
• Understands and computes field calculations relative to the survey data collected
• Effectively manages the time and schedules of the survey crew
• Maintains on‑time and consistent attendance

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read and comprehend measurements
• Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and coordinate geometry
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to travel and stay overnight as required by workload

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in the field up to 100% of the time
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Remain standing for at least eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances
• Be able to bend, stoop, and climb on a ladder
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal‑opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre‑employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.