Party Chief - Field Surveys

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•$30 - $45

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Party Chief to join its Field Surveys team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Under the direction of a Licensed Land Surveyor, this role is responsible for accurately and efficiently collecting survey data and leading a land survey crew in the field. Survey work includes locating vertical and horizontal control; conducting topographic, as-built, and boundary surveys; and performing construction stake-out. The Party Chief may assist with calculations for plat and map production and use source materials such as surveying data and notes, aerial photography, satellite data, and maps to depict topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. The role may also include verifying 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Research legal records, look for evidence of boundaries, and assist in 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 field 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 efficiently.
Review project specifications and confer with a surveyor or engineer about assistance needed for plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, 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 supervisory responsibilities on a job-specific basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel occasionally as needed.