Party Chief - Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

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

The Party Chief oversees survey equipment operation and maintenance, prepares field sketches and high-quality field notes, assembles and operates surveying instruments, performs mathematical and complex surveying calculations, and ensures equipment is ready for assignments. The role requires construction staking and data collection systems experience, basic GPS operations, proficiency with robotic total stations, knowledge of survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts, and effective communication and client relations in the field. The position also requires adherence to safety policies and use of provided personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/Party Chief; the posting also lists five or more years of experience as a Crew Leader/Party Chief.
• Construction staking and data collection systems experience.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of survey technology and basic civil engineering concepts.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Surveying license or LSIT.

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.
• Perform surveying for large, fast-paced commercial projects using construction plans.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment at job sites and assist with training others when practical.
• Prepare field sketches and drawings, and high-quality field notes, including level notes, in accordance with company and general survey standards.
• Assemble 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 proper equipment is loaded and batteries are charged for the next assignment.
• Perform mathematical calculations, including complex surveying calculations.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of measurement-error sources, construction staking principles, and stake markings.
• 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 IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days per year, contingent upon 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 to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

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