Survey Party Chief

Kimley-Horn • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join the Riverside office! This person will also collaborate with the Survey team in Orange, CA and will need to travel to Orange as needed.

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; Associates or Bachelors from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field preferred.
• 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

• 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-to1- 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees