Junior Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

Must be a resident of and able to work in the following counties: Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Genesee, Orleans, Monroe, Wyoming, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, or Cattaraugus.

About the Role

The Junior Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading small survey crews in the execution of high-precision as-built surveys for industrial, commercial, heavy civil, and energy construction projects. Working under the direction of a Senior Survey Party Chief, Project Manager, or Survey Manager, this position performs field operations using Trimble survey equipment while ensuring compliance with project specifications and company quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional land surveying experience.
• At least two (2) years serving as an Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, or Assistant Party Chief on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, or energy construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing high-accuracy as-built surveys.
• Working knowledge of Trimble robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and Trimble Access software.
• Understanding of survey control, traversing, leveling, coordinate geometry (COGO), and construction layout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, IFC plans, fabrication drawings, and construction specifications.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned field personnel during daily survey operations.
• Perform high-precision as-built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Establish and verify project control under the direction of senior survey personnel.
• Perform instrument setup, backsight verification, calibration checks, and routine equipment inspections.
• Collect accurate field data while maintaining project tolerances and quality standards.
• Verify measurements through redundant observations and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate daily survey activities with project supervision and construction personnel.
• Prepare and submit complete electronic field data, reports, and documentation.
• Report field discrepancies, conflicts, and potential issues to project management.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.
• Assist in training Survey Technicians and Instrument Operators.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient with: Trimble SX10, S9, S7, S5, or equivalent robotic total stations; Trimble R-Series GNSS receivers; Trimble Access.
• Working knowledge of: Trimble Business Center (TBC); AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Ability to perform work within project tolerances and company quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and industrial operations.