Party Chief - Ohio/Pennsylvania

TRC Companies, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking multiple Survey Party Chiefs to join its Survey Division. The role involves managing, instructing, and training a survey crew of 1–5 people, including assigning and monitoring work and providing evaluations. The position 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 and may take place outdoors in various conditions.

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; 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.
  • 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, managing personal performance, relationship-building and teamwork, integrity and ethics, quality service, and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on the job site 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.
  • Accurately operate and adjust survey-measuring instruments, including 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.
  • Read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Apply understanding of basic sources of measurement errors.
  • Apply knowledge of construction staking principles and stake markings.
  • Follow company safety policies and use supplied personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 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 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 Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.
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