Surveyor Party Chief Hourly

Primoris Services Corporation•Texas, TX

About The Position

The Surveyor Party Chief Hourly leads a survey crew in performing surveying tasks for construction projects, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. The role involves field crew leadership, use and maintenance of surveying equipment, collection and verification of survey data, interpretation of engineering plans, and documentation of survey activities. The position also requires communication with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders, troubleshooting field issues, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards. Primoris Pipeline works to provide safe, high-quality, environmentally compliant, timely, and cost-effective construction projects in the midstream, transmission, and upstream sectors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3–5 years of land surveying experience, including 1–2 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency operating and maintaining surveying instruments and equipment, including total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
Strong understanding of surveying principles, practices, and calculations.
Ability to interpret and work from engineering plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in various outdoor conditions.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or certificate in Surveying or a related field.
Familiarity with survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct a field survey crew, assign tasks, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Operate and maintain total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, and other surveying equipment to collect and record field data.
Perform topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveys, and as-built surveys.
Interpret and implement engineering plans, blueprints, and specifications to establish control points and lay out construction features.
Research and gather property deeds, plats, and previous survey records for survey projects.
Perform mathematical calculations and adjustments to verify the accuracy of collected data.
Communicate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
Prepare and maintain field notes, sketches, and other survey documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the field.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.