Party Chief - Ohio/Pennsylvania

TRC Companies, Inc. • Jefferson Township, OH

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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 Party Chief performs boundary, 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 varying conditions.

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 or 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, 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, topographic, ALTA, GPS, hydrographic, and control surveys.
• Provide surveying for large, fast-paced commercial construction projects using construction plans.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment used on 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 the 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 calculations.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of basic sources of measurement errors and principles of construction staking and stake markings.
• Follow company safety policies and use supplied personal protective equipment.
• 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 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 the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in 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