Survey Party Chief

Consor Engineers•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consor is currently seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our Construction Services Surveying team in our Phoenix Downtown office. This role supports transportation-related structures with a strong focus on heavy civil construction, preferably involving ADOT projects. As a rapidly growing engineering consulting firm, Consor offers exceptional opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of field surveying experience, or Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT).
NSPS CST Level III certification required (or RLS, NICET Level III).
Strong experience performing heavy construction staking/layout, specifically for transportation structures such as bridges, underpasses, and overpasses.
Proficiency with survey instruments including robotic and conventional total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, digital and automatic levels, and data collectors.
Ability to enter survey data accurately into electronic equipment, field books, and computers.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Perform field surveying at assigned project locations.
Lead and assist a field survey crew in locating existing survey monuments, setting traverse/control points, placing new monuments, and preparing targets for aerial mapping.
Direct survey activities on multiple transportation construction projects, including bridges, overpasses, underpasses, and roadway structures.
Adjust workflow and field methods to accommodate changing project conditions.
Verify field locations of construction items and compare findings against design plans.
Interpret and clarify construction plans for team members, contractor personnel, and project staff.
Communicate project changes and provide technical guidance to field personnel.
Demonstrate proper use of specialized surveying equipment and mentor junior staff.
Operate GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic and conventional total stations, levels, and related equipment to establish horizontal and vertical control.
Compile, organize, and maintain field survey books and records.
Prepare maps, diagrams, sketches, annotated photos, and detailed field notes.
Write precise descriptions of control points and monuments for future retrieval.
Prepare transit books noting angles, distances, and slope calculations.
Establish or direct setup of traffic control at job sites to ensure safe working conditions.
Review crew work in progress to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
Teach and demonstrate basic surveying principles and methods to field staff.
Maintain survey equipment, perform minor testing and calibration, and oversee care of assigned vehicles.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program
Paid professional training
Major license achievement bonus
Extensive on-demand learning center
Paid professional memberships
Industry-competitive PTO
Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
Flexible work schedules
Paid parental leave
Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Fitness and wellness reimbursement
HSA and FSA options
Employer-paid STD and LTD
Employer-paid term life insurance
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Quarterly social events
Paid group volunteering events
Employee networks and groups