Survey Party Chief

KCI Technologies•Sewell, NJ

About The Position

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Survey Party Chief to supervise a survey field crew conducting control, boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, monitoring, and as-built surveys. The role requires mentoring, training, and managing assigned field staff, operating survey instruments and equipment, performing field calculations, interpreting design and roadway plans, and preparing legible sketches and detailed field notes. The position also entails coordinating project work, communicating with clients, contractors, staff, and supervisors, following safety standards and company policies, and completing project documentation. The employee may need to work evenings and weekends, travel for overnight or extended-stay projects, lift up to 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license and ability to maintain required certifications are required. Employment is contingent on pre-employment drug screening; background and motor vehicle checks may also be required based on the position.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; the position description specifies 4–8 years supervising survey field crews.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid current driver’s license.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
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.
Ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive can-do attitude.
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required and travel for overnight and extended-stay projects as required.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment.
Background and 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 and interpret design plans, as-built drawings, and roadway plans.
Create legible field sketches and detailed field notes.
Accurately record and report daily forms according to project requirements.
Adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget.
Review assigned work before beginning and ensure tasks meet applicable industry standards and client requirements.
Inspect work and correct it for completeness and accuracy before submission.
Communicate with clients, contractors, staff, and supervisors to align on project goals and requirements.
Communicate workflow needs to the team and supervisor.
Follow OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies.
Review job-site safety daily and promptly document and resolve issues.
Participate in cross-training as requested and collaborate with the team to maximize production and accuracy.
Submit accurate timesheets, mileage, and expense reports on time each week.
Perform other duties as assigned.