Party Chief - Ohio/Pennsylvania

TRC Companies, Inc. • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to join its Survey Division. The Party Chief manages, instructs, and trains a survey crew of 1–5 people, including assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations. The role completes 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, potentially outdoors in various conditions.

The Party Chief oversees and maintains survey equipment, prepares field sketches and high-quality field notes, assembles and operates survey instruments, performs calculations, and ensures equipment is ready for upcoming assignments. The role also requires knowledge of plans and specifications, measurement errors, and construction staking, as well as adherence to safety policies and positive client and public relations in the field.

The position offers a stated hourly salary range of $25.00–$28.00. TRC describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match; paid time off; paid holidays for full-time employees; and paid sick, family, and disability leave as applicable. Employees may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience as a Crew Leader/Party Chief; the posting also separately states five or more years of experience in this role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 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.
• Provide surveying for large, fast-paced commercial projects and work with construction plans.
• 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, for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards.
• Assemble the instruments and measuring devices needed for survey assignments and accurately operate and adjust levels, transits, theodolites, electronic measuring devices, and total stations with electronic data collection capabilities.
• Ensure the 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 and apply knowledge of measurement errors, construction staking, and stake markings.
• Adhere to company safety policies and use supplied personal protective equipment.
• Provide 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 on full-time or part-time 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 participation 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