Party Chief

Zachry • Lewisville, TX

5d

About The Position

Crescent Constructors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Party Chief to lead construction surveying and layout activities on water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, and related heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role supervises survey crews, establishes accurate construction layouts, verifies elevations and grades, and ensures survey work meets project drawings and specifications. It calls for strong knowledge of construction surveying methods, survey equipment, and field coordination, along with hands-on leadership, accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

The position supports heavy civil construction projects throughout the United States. Relocation may be required for ongoing opportunities and career growth. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the company does not sponsor or transfer employment visa sponsorship and does not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of construction surveying experience, including previous experience leading survey crews as a Party Chief or Lead Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of construction surveying methods, horizontal and vertical control, benchmarks, elevations, and grade verification.
• Proficiency operating total stations, GPS equipment, robotic survey instruments, laser levels, and related surveying technology.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, survey plans, specifications, and digital construction models.
• Experience performing layout for structural concrete, foundations, underground utilities, piping systems, and other complex construction features.
• Familiarity with survey data collection, field calculations, as-built documentation, and surveying software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise survey personnel and coordinate with field teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction site hazards, and safe surveying practices around excavations, equipment, and active construction operations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and maintain a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required by project needs.
• Must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer is not available. The company does not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing construction layout on water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, or similar heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise survey crews performing construction layout, staking, and grade verification for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control points, benchmarks, and reference elevations throughout construction.
• Perform construction layout for treatment plant structures, foundations, concrete walls, pump stations, pipelines, underground utilities, and related infrastructure.
• Operate total stations, GPS equipment, robotic survey instruments, laser levels, and other surveying tools to collect and verify field measurements.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, survey plans, specifications, and digital models to ensure accurate field layout.
• Verify elevations, grades, alignments, dimensions, and locations of structures and underground piping systems.
• Conduct as-built surveys and maintain accurate field notes, survey records, and documentation of completed work.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors to support construction sequencing and resolve layout discrepancies.
• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate surveying equipment to ensure accuracy and proper operating conditions.
• Follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements while maintaining safe surveying practices around active construction operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, as applicable.
• Paid time off.
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement.
• Meaningful work, long-term stability, and a culture built on respect, integrity, and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

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