Survey Party Chief

JOB DESCRIPTION: Audubon Field Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our growing Survey & Mapping team. Our primary workload consists of oil & gas pipeline and electric transmission line projects, but we are looking for a well-rounded survey professional capable of performing a variety of survey assignments—not just collecting shots along a pipeline. The successful candidate will lead field crews on boundary, topographic, route, utility, construction, and as-built surveys while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Candidates who enjoy learning new technologies and expanding their skill set will find opportunities to work with our Laser Scanning and UAS (Drone) Services teams on qualified projects. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and supervise one- to three-person survey crews. Perform:Boundary SurveysTopographic SurveysRoute SurveysUtility SurveysConstruction StakingAs-Built SurveysControl SurveysEstablish and verify horizontal and vertical survey control. Maintain complete electronic field notes and daily reports. Perform field quality control checks to ensure survey accuracy. Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, Professional Surveyors, and office personnel. Safely operate company vehicles and survey equipment. Represent Audubon professionally while interacting with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public. Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities: All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safetyParticipating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activitiesIdentifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditionsFollowing safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3 years of survey field experience (Party Chief experience preferred)Experience leading survey crewsStrong understanding of survey procedures and field calculationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent communication and organizational skillsValid driver's license with acceptable driving recordWillingness to travel as project needs require Equipment Experience Experience with the following equipment is preferred:Trimble R12i GNSS ReceiversTrimble R10 GNSS ReceiversTrimble SX10 / SX12 Scanning Total StationsTrimble S7 / S9 Robotic Total StationsDigital and Automatic LevelsTrimble Data CollectorsTrimble Access SoftwareExperience with laser scanning, LiDAR, or UAS mapping is a plus but not required. Office Skills Field experience is our primary requirement. Office experience is considered a plus but is not required. Preferred software experience includes:Trimble Business Center (TBC)AutoCAD / Civil 3DMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Candidates interested in developing office processing skills will have opportunities for additional training. Physical Requirements Lift and carry up to 50 poundsWalk several miles per day over rough terrainWork outdoors in varying weather conditionsClimb, bend, squat, and work around construction sitesTravel and occasionally work extended hours to meet project schedules Additional Opportunities Audubon maintains dedicated Laser Scanning and Drone (UAS) departments that support projects across multiple industries. Qualified field personnel who are interested in expanding their experience may have opportunities to assist with: Terrestrial Laser ScanningUAV PhotogrammetryUAV LiDAR3D Modeling We encourage employees to diversify their skill sets and grow within the company. No Recruiters, please! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled