Survey Party Chief

AECOM•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

The Survey Party Chief supervises and performs field surveying activities for boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, as-built, and other land-survey projects. The role directs the field crew, operates and maintains surveying equipment, collects accurate field measurements, and communicates project requirements and field conditions to surveyors or project managers. It requires frequent travel to varied field locations, including overnight travel, and outdoor work in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma and 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience with surveying principles, field procedures, and construction layout.
Demonstrated experience with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors, and digital levels.
Experience interpreting construction plans, plats, deeds, and survey documents.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Frequent travel to field locations, including overnight travel, is required.

Nice To Haves

Education in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
Typically 5–7+ years of progressive land-surveying field experience, including experience leading a crew.
Strong mathematical, measurement, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel to various job sites.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment and perform physical fieldwork.
Experience with Trimble, Leica, Topcon, or similar surveying equipment.
Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, or similar software.
Experience with construction staking and high-precision layout.
Knowledge of local surveying standards, regulations, and property research procedures.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field.
Progress toward or eligibility for Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a field survey crew, typically consisting of survey technicians and instrument operators.
Perform boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot total stations, robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors, levels, and other surveying instruments.
Collect accurate field measurements, elevations, points, and site information.
Locate and identify property corners, monuments, utilities, structures, and other physical features.
Read and interpret survey plats, construction drawings, legal descriptions, plans, and specifications.
Maintain organized field notes, electronic data, sketches, photographs, and survey documentation.
Check field measurements and calculations for accuracy and completeness.
Download, review, and organize field data for processing by survey technicians or office staff.
Communicate with project managers, licensed surveyors, contractors, engineers, clients, and other field personnel.
Identify and promptly report potential discrepancies, access issues, boundary conflicts, or other field conditions.
Maintain survey equipment and ensure instruments are properly calibrated and functioning.
Follow company safety procedures and applicable OSHA and project-specific requirements.
Train and mentor junior survey crew members and field technicians.
Manage daily field activities to keep projects on schedule and within budget.