Survey Party Chief

Consor Engineers • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Consor is currently seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our Construction Services Surveying team in our Phoenix Downtown office. This role supports transportation-related structures with a strong focus on heavy civil construction, preferably involving ADOT projects. As a rapidly growing engineering consulting firm, Consor offers exceptional opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of field surveying experience, or Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT).
• NSPS CST Level III certification required (or RLS, NICET Level III).
• Strong experience performing heavy construction staking/layout, specifically for transportation structures such as bridges, underpasses, and overpasses.
• Proficiency with survey instruments including robotic and conventional total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, digital and automatic levels, and data collectors.
• Ability to enter survey data accurately into electronic equipment, field books, and computers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying at assigned project locations.
• Lead and assist a field survey crew in locating existing survey monuments, setting traverse/control points, placing new monuments, and preparing targets for aerial mapping.
• Direct survey activities on multiple transportation construction projects, including bridges, overpasses, underpasses, and roadway structures.
• Adjust workflow and field methods to accommodate changing project conditions.
• Verify field locations of construction items and compare findings against design plans.
• Interpret and clarify construction plans for team members, contractor personnel, and project staff.
• Communicate project changes and provide technical guidance to field personnel.
• Demonstrate proper use of specialized surveying equipment and mentor junior staff.
• Operate GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic and conventional total stations, levels, and related equipment to establish horizontal and vertical control.
• Compile, organize, and maintain field survey books and records.
• Prepare maps, diagrams, sketches, annotated photos, and detailed field notes.
• Write precise descriptions of control points and monuments for future retrieval.
• Prepare transit books noting angles, distances, and slope calculations.
• Establish or direct setup of traffic control at job sites to ensure safe working conditions.
• Review crew work in progress to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Teach and demonstrate basic surveying principles and methods to field staff.
• Maintain survey equipment, perform minor testing and calibration, and oversee care of assigned vehicles.

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees