SR Party Chief

Ralph L Wadsworth Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Survey Party Chief to join their team in Lubbock/Spur, TX. Great survey crews don't just find the line—they build the project. Survey teams are involved from the very beginning of every project and are viewed as one of the most critical pieces of successful construction.

About the role

As a Senior Party Chief, you will lead survey crews on large Heavy Civil construction projects throughout the Lubbock area. You'll work with modern GPS, Total Station, and machine control technology, partner directly with Superintendents, Engineers, and Project Managers, and solve new challenges daily. This role offers the opportunity to see the direct impact your work has on projects that improve communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field survey crews on Heavy Civil construction projects.
• Perform construction layout, topographic surveys, right-of-way surveys, and quantity calculations.
• Calculate lines, grades, elevations, and field measurements.
• Maintain and verify GPS machine control systems.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Schedule and oversee multiple survey crews across active projects.
• Prepare and maintain survey documentation and field data.
• Verify as-built conditions and project quantities.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot survey equipment.
• Download and process electronic survey data.
• Review all field work for accuracy before project delivery.
• Mentor and develop Survey Technicians and Survey Trainees.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Survey Party Chief or Senior Surveyor in Heavy Civil Construction.
• Experience leading field survey crews.
• Strong knowledge of construction layout, grading, earthwork, and right-of-way surveying.
• Experience using GPS, Total Stations, electronic levels, and data collection systems.
• Experience with machine control and GPS verification.
• Proficiency with drafting or survey software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• Experience with Leica survey equipment is a plus.