Party Chief - Surveying

WSP • Valhalla, NY

185d • $60,700 - $104,170

About The Position

WSP is currently searching for a Party Chief - Surveying to join our Land Surveying and Geospatial Team out of our Valhalla, NY/ Lawrenceville, NJ offices. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; higher education in land surveying or an associated field is ideal.
• 7+ years of experience in land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
• Advanced knowledge of most survey equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Willingness to mentor and teach Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete field tasks.
• Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and willingness to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a closely related discipline.
• OSHA 40, NY SST, or other types of safety training certifications.
• LSIT or CST certifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Lecia Infinity or other drafting/data processing programs.
• Experience in various types of survey work including boundary and topographic surveys, utility surveys, construction stakeout, and 3D laser scanning.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey field work in a leading role either independently or mentoring Jr Party Chiefs and Instrument Operators.
• Interact with office staff and the management team on a daily basis.
• Work on a variety of survey projects in sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy.
• Work on project sites within the greater New York City Area, with potential travel to sites outside this area.
• Utilize a variety of survey instruments and equipment to obtain measurements and perform field surveys.
• Prepare notes and sketches in a clear and legible manner.
• Ensure survey field data is downloaded and provide reports and summaries for field work when needed.
• Act as the main point of contact in the field, representing WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees