Job Description

Land Survey Party Chief

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 3 Years

Education level: Associate degree

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Construction

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Role:

The Survey Party Chief will perform field surveys throughout New York. The Party Chief will work solo and/or with another survey person. Experience with Total Stations, Leica GPS equipment, and data collection software is required, along with downloading/uploading files in accordance with company procedures. Knowledge and ability to collect data in a manner acceptable for field to finish procedures is desired. The party Chief will also perform in-office duties related to CAD mapping with MicroStation and AutoCAD, deed research, and deed plots. A successful candidate must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be physically capable and willing to perform full day outdoor work.

Responsibilities:

• Run and supervise a one or two-man field crew.
• Prepare field notes, sketches and photos.
• Collect data for boundary, topographic, utility, construction layout, wetlands, ATLA/NSPS, project levels, and other types of surveys.
• Perform construction layout.
• Utilize robotic total stations, optical/digital levels, and GPS.
• Perform daily downloads of data collector files.
• Adhere to company protocols for maintenance and upkeep of survey equipment and vehicles.
• Interface with clients in the field and report project status to the assigned project manager.
• Perform deed research and deed plots.

As a Survey Party Chief assigned to a field position you will be expected to perform work year-round, in varying weather conditions that may be wet, cold or hot. You will have to carry equipment and lift heavy objects. You may be required to work nights and weekends.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Party Chief on a field survey crew, doing property line, boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and construction layout.
• Two-year Associates Degree.
• Experience with Leica robotic total stations and GPS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Leica data collection software, MicroStation, and Auto CAD software.
• Ability to react positively to difficult project assignments and/or clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently yet follow defined procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to travel.

Benefits:

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Accrued personal/vacation
• Per diem for any overnight stay
• Overtime and wage rate incentives
• Possible year-end bonuses based on performance
• Apparel allotments for boots and work attire
• Company truck
• Company reimbursed cell phone

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