Survey Party Chief

KCI Technologies Inc.•Mantua Township, NJ

About The Position

KCI Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Survey Party Chief to supervise a survey field crew performing control, boundary, topographic, construction stakeout, monitoring, and as-built surveys. The role requires mentoring, training, and managing assigned field staff and operating surveying equipment. The Survey Party Chief must perform field calculations, interpret design and roadway plans, and create clear field sketches and detailed notes. The position involves fieldwork in all weather conditions, walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and travel for overnight or extended-stay projects as required. Evening and weekend work may be required. The employee must follow project requirements, industry standards, OSHA safety standards, and KCI policies while communicating and collaborating with clients, contractors, staff, supervisors, and the field team. KCI Technologies is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The company describes its environment as collaborative and offers training, mentoring, and resources to support career advancement. A valid driver’s license is required, as is the ability to maintain required certifications. Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment; background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; the position overview specifies 4–8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew.
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, including the ability to train and manage assigned field staff.
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.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening; background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on position.

Responsibilities

Supervise a survey field crew performing control, boundary, and topographic surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring, and as-built surveys.
Mentor, train, and manage assigned staff in the field.
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 and correct work for completeness and accuracy before submission.
Communicate with clients, contractors, staff, and supervisors to align on project goals and requirements.
Clearly 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 safety 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.