Survey Party Chief (Union)

BKF Engineers•Walnut Creek, CA

13d•$53 - $63•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. The Survey Party Chief leads field survey operations for complex construction, boundary, topographic, and control survey projects. This role supervises survey crews, coordinates with project teams, and ensures accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of survey data.

Requirements

10+ years of survey experience (equivalent combination of education and experience considered)
Associate degree in Surveying or Engineering or 15 years of construction staking experience
Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, methods, regulations, and standards
Proficiency with GPS systems, AutoCAD, survey data processing, and GIS coordination
Ability to perform advanced mathematical and trigonometric survey calculations
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, survey records, and regulations
Proven leadership, organization, and communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders
Customer-service oriented team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
Conduct field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally is required
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Responsibilities

Serve as Party Chief for field crews performing construction, topographic, boundary, right-of-way, geodetic, and control surveys
Plan and execute field work; participate in pre-survey meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractors
Assign, prioritize, and monitor crew work; enforce safety practices and provide performance input
Collect and verify survey data using conventional and GPS methods; operate and maintain survey equipment
Perform and review complex survey calculations, data analysis, and closures
Prepare and review field notes, maps, plats, ALTA surveys, grade sheets, and records of survey using AutoCAD and related software
Research and interpret deeds, record maps, easements, and right-of-way documents
Integrate field data into final drawings, GIS, and survey deliverables
Train and mentor crew members; oversee survey equipment inventory and maintenance
Communicate technical information clearly to clients, consultants, agencies, and the public
Field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally as needed