Surveyor Party Chief Hourly

Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid weekly

Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline, Inc. is seeking a Surveyor Party Chief to lead a field survey crew on construction projects across Texas.

You will supervise staff, operate and maintain total stations, GPS and data collectors, and perform topographic, staking and boundary surveys with strict attention to accuracy and safety. You will interpret engineering plans, compile field notes, and coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure on-time, compliant survey deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associate degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years land surveying experience with 1–2 years in leadership.
• Proficiency operating survey instruments (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in outdoor conditions; valid driver's license.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a survey crew in the field, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors, to accurately collect and record field data.
• Perform topographic, construction staking, boundary and as-built surveys and interpret plans to establish control points.
• Conduct research from deeds, plats, and prior survey records to aid projects.
• Perform calculations and adjustments to verify data accuracy.
• Communicate with project managers and engineers to meet requirements.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, and documentation; troubleshoot field issues and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or surveying certificate (preferred)

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Job Overview:Job SummaryThe Surveyor Party Chief Hourly is responsible for leading a survey crew in performing various surveying tasks for construction projects, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.Job Responsibilities* Supervise and direct a survey crew in the field, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.* Operate and maintain surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors, to accurately collect and record field data.* Perform various types of surveys, including topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveys, and as-built surveys.* Interpret and implement engineering plans, blueprints, and specifications to establish control points and layout construction features.* Conduct research and gather information, such as property deeds, plats, and previous survey records, to aid in survey projects.* Perform mathematical calculations and adjustments to verify the accuracy of collected data.* Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.* Prepare and maintain detailed field notes, sketches, and other documentation related to survey activities.* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise in the field.* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.Job Qualifications* High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or certificate in Surveying or a related field preferred.* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.* Proficiency in operating and maintaining various surveying instruments and equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors).* Strong understanding of surveying principles, practices, and calculations.* Ability to interpret and work from engineering plans, blueprints, and specifications.* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in various outdoor conditions.* Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.* Familiarity with survey software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center) is a plus.Company Overview:Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.