Party Chief - Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • El Paso, 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, potentially outdoors in various conditions.

The position involves operating and maintaining survey equipment, preparing field sketches and high-quality field notes, assembling and adjusting instruments, performing mathematical and surveying calculations, reading plans and specifications, and applying knowledge of measurement errors and construction staking. The Party Chief is also responsible for ensuring equipment is prepared for assignments, adhering to safety policies and using supplied PPE, maintaining positive client and public relations, and completing assigned tasks.

The role requires construction staking and data collection systems experience, basic GPS operations, proficiency with robotic total stations, and familiarity with computer applications. A valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent are required. The posting lists both a minimum of 7–10 years and five or more years of Crew Leader/Party Chief experience, and identifies a surveying license or LSIT as a qualification.

TRC offers medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match; paid time off based on employment status and seniority; and at least eight paid holidays for full-time employees. Employees receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws. The employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance. Compensation is USD $25.00–$28.00 per hour and varies based on experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

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 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.
• Provide 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 or 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 and 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.
• Provide positive client and public relations in the field.
• Complete assigned tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 to 25 days per year based 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 state law
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

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