Survey Party Chief

Furtado & Associates, Inc. (F&A) is a leading consulting engineering, land surveying and construction management firm in Seattle, WA. We are a small, privately held firm that works on transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound area, including Sound Transit's Link Light Rail Extensions andnumerousprojects for WSDOT and SDOT. Our busy office currently has an opportunity for a professional and experienced individual to fill the role ofSurvey Party Chief. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join an established and dynamic organization that is experiencing significant growth.


Job Responsibilities:


You will be in responsible charge of a Survey Field Crew working primarily outdoors, exposed to ideal and inclement weather conditions, and operating assorted survey instruments and equipment. You will work daily under the supervision of the Survey Manager. All Land Surveying work will be performed under the direction and guidance of a licensed Professional Land Surveyor.


Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform a diverse range of complete field surveys at a very proficient level

• Instruct, train, and mentor field personnel including the review of field work performed by the Survey Field Crew of which you are responsible charge

• Efficiently identify survey control and monumentation for both boundary survey and mapping activities

• Gather a complete inventory of necessary information to properly accomplish a survey task in the most safe, effective and efficient manner.

• Demonstrate effective crew resource management by assigning tasks to Survey Crew personnel tasks throughout the day

• Perform data processing, field note reduction, survey calculations, field data checks, adjustments and staking computations using appropriate survey CAD & GIS programs

• Perform mathematical calculations using a calculator, consistent field data check approach and ability to learn and use spreadsheets

• Responsible for the care, maintenance, calibration and upkeep of survey equipment and vehicles

• Daily field data transfer and documentation tasks, such as the upload/download of data files and copying, scanning, and filing of field notes/pictures

• Team-mindset with proactive interaction and collaboration with field and office staff, occasionally clients, specific topics will be about project particulars and field survey

• Responsible for the care and upkeep of survey equipment and vehicles

• Interact and collaborate with office staff, and possibly clients, regarding project particulars and field related topics

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 4+ years of Land Survey experience, with 2+ years as a Survey Party Chief

• Firm understanding and sound knowledge of proper field procedures for boundary, right-of-way, ALTA, topographic, mapping, as-built, and monitoring surveys

• Operational knowledge and proficiency in the collection of data using GNSS, Total Station, and Digital Level equipment

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• Experience working on large scale complex projects is desirable

• Be able to lift and transport 50 lbs. of equipment and supplies throughout the workday

• Some projects will require the dexterity to successfully negotiate and maneuver along steep slopes and across uneven terrain

• A clean driving record and a valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to acquire one prior to employment.

• Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certification preferred, but not required

• Familiarity with Leica HDS Scanners, Trimble GNSS units; Total Stations; Levels, and Trimble software, such as Survey Pro, Trimble Access and Trimble Business Center a plus

Work Environment:


Work is performed primarily outdoors along roadways, rivers, in the woods/brush, along the shoreline, in or around utility infrastructure and in or around private property. Occasional regional day travel may be required.


Benefits and Compensation:


We are a small business offering big business benefits, including competitive compensation (depending on experience) with medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) (with company contributions), and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.


EEO Commitment:


Furtado & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.