Party Chief - Field Surveys

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Party Chief to join its field survey team in Raleigh, North Carolina. Under the direction of a Licensed Land Surveyor, the successful candidate will lead a land survey crew and accurately and efficiently collect survey data. Work includes locating vertical and horizontal control; conducting topographic, as-built, and boundary surveys; and performing construction stake-out. The role may also assist with calculations for plat and map production, use source data such as survey data and notes, aerial photography, satellite data, and maps to show relevant features, and verify the accuracy and completeness of plats and maps. The Party Chief works closely with project managers and technicians to create base mapping and plans for transportation, energy, and civil/site projects, including roadways, bridges, energy facilities, parks, and commercial and private developments. The position involves organizing field operations, overseeing a field crew, preparing and compiling field documentation and data, and performing surveying duties that do not require licensure. Occasional travel may be needed. JMT is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals that provides multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H-1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Competence using GPS equipment and methods, including Static, RTK, and VRS.
Competence using conventional and robotic total stations.
Competence using optical and electronic levels.
Competence using data collectors and programs.
Competence using computers and surveying software.

Responsibilities

Research legal records, look for evidence of boundaries, and assist with analyzing data to determine boundary-line locations.
Collect data concerning the shape, contour, location, elevation, or dimensions of land and land features.
Prepare detailed, neatly written field notes during surveys.
Compile raw data, notes, and pictures and upload them to the project folder.
Accompany and oversee a field crew, conducting complete assignments or portions of larger projects while organizing field operations and collecting data accurately and effectively.
Review project specifications and confer with a surveyor or engineer about assistance needed, including plan preparation, acceptance testing, field-condition evaluation, design changes, and reports.
Perform non-routine assignments involving substantial variety and complexity.
Perform surveying duties that do not require licensure.
Compute volumes and prepare graphs.
Perform job-specific supervisory responsibilities.
Assist with calculations for plat and map production and use source data to depict topographical features, political boundaries, and other features.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of plats and maps.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally as needed.