Survey Party Chief

Position Summary

Centurion Planning & Design is seeking a full-time Survey Party Chief to join our Survey Department. This position offers an hourly pay rate. This position focuses on leading and performing field surveying operations for civil engineering, land development, construction, and infrastructure projects. The Survey Party Chief will be responsible for conducting accurate field surveys, operating and maintaining survey equipment, coordinating field activities, and ensuring survey work is completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced individual who is comfortable working independently, leading field crews, and managing multiple survey assignments. Strong technical surveying skills, the ability to interpret construction plans and survey documents, and a commitment to accuracy and safety are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field survey operations for civil engineering, land development, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, levels, and related field instruments.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, as-built, control, and other field surveys as assigned.
• Establish and verify horizontal and vertical survey control points and benchmarks.
• Read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, plats, easements, and other survey-related documents.
• Perform construction staking for utilities, paving, grading, structures, drainage systems, and other site improvements.
• Maintain accurate field notes, electronic survey data, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Perform field calculations and verify measurements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead, direct, and train survey field personnel to ensure efficient and accurate field operations.
• Coordinate with Survey Project Managers and office personnel regarding project requirements, scheduling, field conditions, and project progress.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, unexpected field conditions, and potential project issues.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment around construction activities, traffic, heavy equipment, and varying terrain.
• Maintain assigned survey vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies in clean and proper working condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous land surveying experience required, including experience performing boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys.
• Previous experience as a Survey Party Chief or in a survey crew leadership role preferred.
• Proficiency in operating robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors, and other surveying instruments.
• Experience with Trimble surveying equipment and Trimble Access software preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings, plats, and survey documents.
• Strong math skills, including geometry, trigonometry, elevations, coordinates, and field surveying calculations.
• Knowledge of survey control, construction staking procedures, and field data collection methods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate survey measurements and documentation.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and consistently arrive to work on time.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple field assignments.
• Ability to work independently, lead field crews, and communicate effectively with project managers and other team members.
• Basic computer skills and experience transferring and managing electronic survey data.
• Ability to safely lift and carry 50 pounds or more of surveying equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and on uneven or challenging terrain.
• Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying equipment.
• Willingness to learn new surveying technologies, procedures, and equipment as required.
• Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record required.