Survey Party Chief

Lafayette•Lafayette, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Party Chief will plan, organize, and direct the work of one survey party engaged in land surveying to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, and areas to be used in the production of the final survey product. This role involves managing daily work assignments, ensuring adherence to company and industry standards, and maintaining safety procedures. The Party Chief will also communicate with supervisors, download data, prepare reports, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Excellent leadership skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High attention to detail
Good analytical skills
Proficiency with use of all required survey equipment
Understanding of and proficiency with mid-level math skills
Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries
Introductory knowledge of Trimble Business Center software
Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations
Solid documentation skills (field notes and sketches)
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain.
Concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem solving, time pressures.

Responsibilities

Organize crew manpower and resources to perform assigned survey tasks quickly and efficiently.
Manage daily work assignments/tasks of assigned field crew, including use of equipment, preparation of sketches and notes, and electronic data collection.
Ensure field survey activities are performed in accordance with standards set by the company and industry standards of practice.
Ensure crew’s adherence to all safety procedures and use of all required personal protective equipment.
Daily communication with Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager managing the field survey operations on which the Party Chief is working.
Conduct daily data collector downloading.
Prepare daily time sheets, data logs, and expense reports.
Mentor and train Rod Person/Instrument Tech on daily tasks as needed.
Drive vehicles to and from job sites and company premises when needed.