Survey Party Chief
About the role
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge at KCI, where we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We invest deeply in supporting and developing our team, rewarding integrity and commitment, and sharing achievements together. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
About the Company
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. Recognized as an industry leader, we employ cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Survey Crew
- Keep field notes
- Communicate with office staff
- Train subordinates
- Operate robotic instrument, total station, data collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), autolevel
- Download data into computers each night
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to maintain required certifications
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check
Experience
- 4+ years overall survey experience
- 4+ years survey party chief experience
- ALTA and topographic surveys experience
- Construction surveys experience
- TXDOT survey and SUE experience a plus
Skills
- Knowledge of field equipment operation
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient field note taking
- Good math skills
- Ability to work as a one-person crew as necessary
- Ability to travel nationally as projects may require
Other
- Valid Driver's License
- Good work ethic
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work more than 40 hours a week as necessary
- Ability to travel up to 12 days as projects dictate