Licensed Surveyor- Survey Party Chief

RQ Construction • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief (licensed surveyor required) to join our growing Self-Perform Building Trades team. The position will be based out of Jacksonville, FL in support of projects in the Southeast. This role will lead and execute construction surveys and stakeout activities for a variety of government projects.

Requirements

• Associate degree (AAS) in Land Surveying, or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Forestry, or a related field
• Must be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in FL or GA or able to obtain licensure prior to assignment
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a lead survey instrument operator
• Experience in building and land surveying and construction stakeout preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing deliverables that meet DOR requirements
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D (v2017 or higher)
• Knowledge of survey equipment, field data collection techniques, and GIS workflows
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
• Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Nice To Haves

• Active Surveyor‑in‑Training (SIT) or other Geomatics certification preferred
• Experience in building and land surveying and construction stakeout preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and execute construction surveys and stakeout activities for RQC projects
• Process design data into base survey files using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Work with topographic data, utility mapping, grading plans, and GIS datasets to ensure project accuracy
• Direct and oversee survey field crews, ensuring compliance with project requirements and surveying regulations
• Perform hand calculations and utilize survey equipment as needed
• Prepare and deliver licensed surveyor‑stamped GIS deliverables for submittal to DORs
• Travel to project sites on military base installations as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees