Party Chief

Job Overview

Job Summary

The Party Chief is responsible for leading survey crews in the field, ensuring the accurate and timely collection of survey data for various construction and engineering projects. This role involves direct supervision of crew members, operation of survey equipment, and adherence to project specifications and safety protocols.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct survey crew members, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards.
• Operate and maintain a variety of survey equipment, including total stations, GPS receivers, data collectors, and levels, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Perform complex survey calculations and adjustments in the field to verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Interpret and implement project plans, blueprints, and specifications to establish control points and layout design elements.
• Collect and record accurate survey data, including measurements, descriptions, and sketches, using appropriate field notes and data collectors.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding project progress, issues, and data requirements.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, as well as industry best practices, to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in the training and development of junior survey crew members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field-related survey problems and equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and submit daily reports detailing work performed, progress, and any encountered issues.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Party Chief role.
• Proficiency in operating various survey equipment, including total stations, robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and data collectors.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, practices, and calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience with surveying software and data processing techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in various outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and carry survey equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work extended hours in the field.

Company Overview

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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