Party Chief - Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Midland, 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 services 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 oversees survey equipment operation and maintenance, prepares field sketches and high-quality field notes, assembles and operates surveying instruments, performs mathematical calculations, and supports safe and accurate field work. It also requires construction staking and data collection experience, GPS operations, proficiency with robotic total stations, and the ability to work effectively with clients, the public, and crew members.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, 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/drawings and high-quality field notes, including level notes, for each project in accordance with company and general survey standards.
• Assemble instruments and measuring devices needed to complete 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.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of basic sources of measurement errors and construction staking and stake markings.
• Follow company safety policies and use supplied personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 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 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 annual key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

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