Party Chief - Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

TRC is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to join its Survey Division. The role manages, instructs, and trains a survey crew of 1–5 people, including assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations. The Party Chief performs boundary and topographic, ALTA, GPS, hydrographic, and control surveys; works with construction plans; and provides surveying for large, fast-paced commercial projects. Approximately 90% of the work is performed in the field and may take place outdoors in various conditions.

The role includes operating and maintaining surveying equipment, preparing field sketches and high-quality field notes, assembling and using instruments and measuring devices, performing mathematical and surveying calculations, and ensuring equipment is prepared for upcoming assignments. The Party Chief follows company safety policies and uses supplied PPE, maintains positive client and public relations in the field, and completes assigned tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

TRC describes a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment and says it invests in employees’ careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. Compensation is $25.00–$28.00 per hour and varies based on experience, education, skill level, location, and other compensable factors. The employee may be eligible for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, subject to company, business-segment, and individual performance against annual key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Experience with construction staking and data collection systems.
• Ability to perform basic GPS operations.
• Proficiency with a Robotic Total Station.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/Party Chief is stated in the qualifications; the posting also separately lists five or more years of such experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts.
• Surveying license or LSIT.
• Strong experience performing complex surveying calculations.
• Experience with Trimble or similar software.
• Commercial construction experience.
• Attention to detail, communication, client focus, decision making, collaboration, conflict management, personal performance management, relationship building and teamwork, integrity and ethics, quality service, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage, instruct, and train a survey crew of 1–5 people, including assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations.
• Complete boundary and topographic, ALTA, GPS, hydrographic, and control surveys.
• Work with construction plans and provide surveying for large, fast-paced commercial projects.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on job sites and assist with training others when practical.
• Prepare field sketches or drawings and high-quality field notes, including level notes, in accordance with company and general survey standards.
• Assemble the instruments and measuring devices needed for survey assignments.
• Accurately operate and adjust levels, transits, theodolites, electronic measuring devices, and total stations with electronic data-collecting capabilities.
• Ensure the proper equipment is loaded and batteries are charged for the next assignment.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Follow company safety policies and use supplied personal protective equipment.
• Maintain positive client and public relations in the field.
• Complete assigned tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business-segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED