Surveyor Party Chief

Thompson Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Dallas offers a full-time position for a Survey Party Chief, responsible for overseeing the survey crew and managing daily functions within the land surveying department. Ideal candidates should have over five years of experience in surveying, a high school diploma, and a valid Driver's License. The role entails effective communication, interpreting survey data, and managing crew time and schedules. The position also requires the ability to travel for project needs and handle outdoor work conditions.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years verifiable experience in commercial or heavy industrial construction stakeout.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight based on workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew.
• Reports daily work logs to the Org Manager.
• Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds for team management.

Skills

Running a crew in surveying

Intermediate math skills

Effective communication

Ability to read and comprehend measurements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Survey Party Chief

Thompson Engineering has a full time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Surveyor Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department. This position is responsible for reporting survey data to the Survey Team Manager. Ideal candidates would need to 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
• On time and consistent attendance is required

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.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Be able to read and comprehend measurements.
• Intermediate math skills which include trigonometry and coordinate geometry.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the work load of the Survey Department

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in the outside elements of the field up to 100% of the time.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a ladder.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.