Surveyor Party Chief

Thompson Engineering has a full‑time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Survey Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department and reports survey data to the Survey Team Manager. The role may require travel to support various project needs. Duties Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew Responsible for the set up and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager Reduces survey data to the Org Manager Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew Drives company vehicle to and from job sites Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager Understands and computes field calculations relative to the survey data collected Effectively manages the time and schedules of the survey crew Maintains 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 Strong communication skills Ability to travel and stay overnight as required by workload Physical Requirements Work outside in the field up to 100% of the time Lift a minimum of 50 lbs Remain standing for at least eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances Be able to bend, stoop, and climb on a ladder Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites 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