Survey Party Chief

United Infrastructure Group, Inc.•Johns Island, SC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits: Highly Competitive Salaries Generous Performance Bonuses Robust Subsistence Allowances Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions Significant Paid Time Off Life and Disability Insurance Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment. Primary function of a Survey Party Chief: Responsible for leading a field crew in performing surveying duties that include construction layout, data collection, and boundary measurements. The Survey Party Chief will oversee day-to-day operations of survey projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data gathering to support engineering and heavy civil construction projects.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field preferred
4-5 years of progressive surveying experience and minimum 2 years as a Party Chief preferred
Familiarity with SCDOT, NCDOT, or GADOT surveying standards preferred
Experience with Robotic Total Stations, GPS, and data collection equipment and software
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and perform layout with accuracy
Strong mathematical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficient in downloading/uploading data, keeping field notes, and maintaining survey records
Ability to adapt to new technologies including terrestrial laser scanning
Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision-making in the field
Physically able to work outdoors in various terrains and climates
Valid driver's license with clean driving record required
ALL Applicants must be: 18 years of Age, Able to pass a Drug Test, Legally eligible to work in the US
Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required)
Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities)

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and direction to survey crew members, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
Coordinate with project managers and field personnel to complete project-related survey tasks.
Conduct field surveys to establish baselines, elevations, layout, and other geodetic measurements.
Perform construction layout on bridges, highways, foundations, and other civil structures.
Perform and oversee data collection for topographic, boundary, planimetric, and construction staking surveys.
Analyze legal records, plats, deeds, and other documentation to determine property boundaries.
Verify and compute survey data, including grades, alignments, and coordinates.
Maintain and download field notes, sketches, maps, reports, and other relevant documentation.
Operate and maintain survey equipment including GPS, total stations, data collectors, and robotic instruments.
Adjust surveying instruments to ensure proper calibration and accuracy.
Communicate survey findings and coordinate with engineering and construction personnel.
Maintain survey truck and inventory of tools and equipment.
Ensure field safety and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Train and mentor junior survey crew members.
Perform other duties as assigned.