Survey Party Chief

What You’ll Do

• Serve as FEI’s primary on-site representative
• Supervise and direct survey crew members day-to-day
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and project teams
• Plan daily activities to keep crews productive and projects on track
• Execute Survey Work
• Boundary, topographic, and control surveys
• Mortgage and as-built surveys
• Construction staking and layout
• Apply appropriate surveying methods and ensure accuracy in all field work
• Confirm crews are fully prepared with the necessary information and equipment each day
• Collect, process, and deliver accurate field data to the office
• Manage Equipment & Coordination
• Maintain survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies
• Ensure proper care and operation of all assigned tools
• Track and report daily field time for billing purposes
• Cookordination closely with office staff, engineers, and project managers

What You Bring

• A high school diploma
• 3+ years of land development surveying experience
• Proven experience leading or supervising field crews
• Strong understanding of field surveying practices and construction staking
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Topcon or Leica equipment
• Experience with Ajera or similar systems
• Interest in long-term growth within surveying

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily field-based work in varying terrain and weather conditions
• Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional weekends or travel as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Strong utilization and efficiency in the field
• Clear communication between field and office
• Ownership of responsibilities and accountability for results
• Consistent, high-quality work and professionalism

Physical Requirements

• This Role Requires The Ability To Work outdoors throughout the day in varied conditions
• Lift and handle survey equipment
• Operate precision instruments in the field
• Maintain stamina across physically demanding tasks
• Communicate clearly with team members and office staff

Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug screening required; subject to random testing per job site requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S.
• FEI does not provide visa sponsorship at this time
• Direct applicants only—no recruiter submissions