Land Surveyor

Job Title: Survey Party Chief
Job Description
We are seeking a Survey Party Chief with 4 to 8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew. The role involves performing boundary and topographic surveys, construction stakeouts, monitoring, and as-built surveys.
Responsibilities

• Supervise a survey field crew in conducting boundary and topographic surveys.
• Perform construction stakeouts, monitoring, and as-built surveys.
• Ensure the precision and accuracy of survey data collected in the field.

Essential Skills

• 4 - 8 years of experience supervising a survey field crew.
• Proficiency in construction, land surveying, and stakeout.
• Experience with total station equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong construction experience.
• Ability to pass drug and record checks.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required as you will be operating a company vehicle.

Work Environment
The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain activity throughout the workday, including extended periods of walking. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for overnight or long-term project assignments as needed. The position offers premium compensation and standard holidays, as well as PTO during assignment. After 6 months, there is potential for conversion to a permanent position with an employee stock ownership program.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.
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