Survey Party Chief

Join Us:

Take Charge in the Field as a Survey Party Chief – Lead Crews, Capture Critical Data, Deliver Results

Are you an experienced survey professional who takes pride in leading crews and delivering precise, high-quality field data? Do you thrive in hands-on environments where every project brings new challenges and opportunities to apply your expertise?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking aSurvey Party Chiefto join ourSurvey Geospatial TeaminColumbia, SC, where you’ll oversee field operations supporting infrastructure and transportation projects across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader who combines technical skill, strong decision-making, and a commitment to accuracy to guide teams and keep projects moving forward.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and lead field crew members through daily survey assignments, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑coordinated field operations in alignment with safety protocols and quality assurance standards

• Perform record research, construction stakeout, boundary, topographic, transportation, and utility surveys utilizing total stations, data collectors, and GPS

• Review legal documents, plans, and project materials to accurately plan and execute surveying projects

• Create and verify field sketches and field computations related to traversing, map interpretation, and layout

What You Bring:

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required

• Strong knowledge of surveying practices, field procedures, and industry standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred; knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred

• Strong communication, time management, and team coordination skills with the ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and the broader public

• Ability to lift and carry equipment over uneven terrain and work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel short-term required

• NSPS ‑ CST Level II certification preferred; LSIT preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead field operations on impactful projects that support growing communities

• Work with experienced teams who value accuracy, teamwork, and strong field execution

• Advance your career with opportunities to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills

Curious how CHA’s Survey Geospatial team is shaping mobility and infrastructure? Explore our work at: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/ .

Salary Range:

$30.00 - $40.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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LocationUS-SC-Columbia

Job ID 7707

Positions 1

Category Survey