Survey Party Chief

Kimley-Horn • Orange, CA

7d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join the Orange office. This role involves leading and managing field survey teams for various projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data collection. The Survey Party Chief will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute survey projects. Responsibilities include conducting boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction staking, and control surveys. The position also requires regular communication with clients, ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining organized project records. Utilization and maintenance of surveying equipment and software are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a survey party chief role, with a focus on transportation-related projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in managing projects and tasks, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage and interact with the public during project outreach activities.
• Ability to balance priorities among multiple projects, maintaining a high level of efficiency and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelors from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field preferred.
• Experience using Trimble software preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field survey teams for various projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data collection.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute survey projects.
• Conduct field surveys including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, construction staking, and control surveys.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide project updates and address any concerns or inquiries.
• Ensure all survey activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and train junior survey staff, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment.
• Maintain detailed and organized project records, including field notes, reports, and data files.
• Utilize surveying equipment and software, ensuring all tools are properly maintained and calibrated.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED