Survey Party Chief

KCI Technologies Inc.•Newark, DE

17h

About The Position

The Survey Party Chief supervises a survey field crew performing control, boundary, and topographic surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring, and as-built surveys. The role includes mentoring, training, and managing assigned field staff; operating survey instruments and equipment; performing field survey calculations; interpreting design plans and roadway plans; and preparing legible field sketches and detailed field notes. The position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to work in varied weather and travel for projects, and willingness to work evenings or weekends when required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; the position overview specifies 4–8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew.
Ability to operate robotic total stations, electronic data collectors, digital and optical levels, and RTK GPS equipment.
Excellent math skills and ability to perform survey calculations in the field.
Ability to interpret design plans and understand as-built drawings and roadway plans.
Ability to create legible field sketches and detailed field notes.
Valid current driver’s license.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Ability to follow instructions and a positive can-do attitude.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required and travel for overnight and extended-stay projects as required.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening and background check; motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Responsibilities

Supervise a survey field crew performing control surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring, and as-built surveys.
Mentor, train, and manage assigned staff in the field.
Operate robotic total stations, electronic data collectors, digital and optical levels, and RTK GPS equipment.
Perform survey calculations in the field.
Interpret design plans and understand as-built drawings and roadway plans.
Create legible field sketches and detailed field notes.
Perform other duties as assigned.