Party Chief

Topographic, Co. • Lafayette, CO

3d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The Party Chief plans, organizes, and directs the work of a land-surveying party to determine precise locations and measurements of points, elevations, lines, and areas for the final survey product. The role organizes crew resources, manages daily field assignments and data collection, upholds company and industry survey standards and safety procedures, and communicates with field supervisors and project managers. Duties also include downloading data, preparing time sheets and reports, training crew members, and driving to job sites when needed.

The role may involve travel to worksites and an irregular schedule based on location and department. The standard in-office schedule at Topographic OM, Inc. is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing under company policy.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficiency with required survey equipment.
• Understanding of and proficiency with mid-level math skills.
• Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries.
• Introductory knowledge of Trimble Business Center software.
• Familiarity with state plane coordinate systems and geodetic calculations.
• Solid documentation skills, including field notes and sketches.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including walking on uneven surfaces; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; hiking steep slopes with survey equipment; bending, squatting, digging, pounding stakes and monuments, and using brush-cutting equipment.
• Ability to meet the described mental demands, including concentration, teamwork, detailed work, adapting to task changes, learning new tasks, multitasking, reasoning, problem solving, and working under time pressures.

Responsibilities

• Organize crew manpower and resources to complete assigned survey tasks efficiently.
• Manage daily field crew assignments, including equipment use, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection.
• Ensure field survey activities follow company standards and industry practices.
• Ensure the crew follows safety procedures and uses required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate daily with the Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager overseeing field operations.
• Download data from data collectors daily.
• Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, and expense reports.
• Mentor and train Rod Persons/Instrument Techs on daily tasks as needed.
• Drive vehicles to and from job sites and company premises when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed