Surveyor Party Chief

Job Overview Thompson Engineering is hiring a full‑time Survey Party Chief to oversee the survey crew and report survey data to the Survey Team Manager. Ideal candidates will travel to support various project needs. Duties Oversee the daily functions of the survey crew Set up and complete survey crew on job sites under the supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor Report daily work logs to the Org Manager Relay survey data to the Org Manager Interpret blueprints, plans, and deeds to effectively lead the survey crew Drive company vehicle to and from job sites Operate all survey equipment and interpret data to report information to the Org Manager Compute field calculations relative to the survey data collected Effectively manage the time and schedules of the survey crew Maintain on‑time and consistent attendance Minimum Requirements Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license Ability to read and comprehend measurements Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and coordinate geometry Effective communication skills Ability to travel and stay overnight based on workload of the Survey Department Physical Requirements Work outside in the field up to 100% of the time Lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances Bend, stoop, and climb on a ladder Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites About Thompson Engineering Established in 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, Thompson Engineering is a subsidiary of Thompson Holdings and offers engineering services across the Southeast. Our team of over 300 professionals is committed to delivering safe, quality‑driven projects on time and within budget. Equal Opportunity Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal‑opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre‑employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr