Survey Party Chief Sr

Job Summary

The Senior Party Chief is an experienced field leader assigned full-time to major or complex projects. This role performs and supervises all survey and layout activities on site, ensures accurate and efficient execution that supports construction quality and schedule, mentors Survey Technicians and Party Chiefs, and serves as the trusted "go-to" surveyor for project teams. Senior Party Chiefs model professional standards, maintain impeccable documentation, and help scale Sundt's survey capabilities through hands-on leadership and knowledge transfer. Willingness to work extended hours on active large projects as demands require.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the use of advanced technology (Trimble Business Center and Access, robotic total stations, GNSS, LiDAR, drones) and digital workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and integration with BIM models.
• Ensure all survey work meets or exceeds Sundt quality tolerances, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (BTR and ALTA/NSPS standards); conduct real-time quality control checks.
• Identify training needs and skill gaps within the crew; coordinate with the Training & Development Lead and Division Survey Manager to close them through structured development.
• Lead and perform all aspects of construction survey and layout on assigned projects, including control establishment, boundary verification, topographic data collection, staking, utility mapping, volume and material estimations, as-builts, and reality capture on large-scale self-perform projects with tight tolerances and high accuracy demands.
• Perform complex layout calculations using Trimble Business Center and field data collection apps; maintain accurate, complete, and timely survey documentation, field notes, data files, and as-built records.
• Serve as the primary on-site survey expert and trusted advisor to project superintendents, project managers, and engineers-delivering proactive solutions, rapid issue resolution, and clear communication on layout and control.
• Supervise and mentor Party Chiefs, Survey Technicians (Levels 1-111), and other field staff; provide on-the-job coaching, training, and ensure adherence to Sundt standards and safety protocols.
• Support project closeout, quality audits, final as-built surveys, and handoff of survey deliverables; contribute to lessons-learned and continuous improvement efforts.
• Uphold Sundt's reputation for professionalism, reliability, and excellence on every jobsite while working safely and getting the job done right the first time.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred; Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level Ill or equivalent required.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset in dynamic, fast-paced field environments.
• Commitment to safety culture, quality, and developing the next generation of Sundt survey professionals.
• Exceptional technical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving under real-world field conditions; strong math/geometry skills for complex calculations.
• Expert-level proficiency with Trimble Business Center and Access, robotic total stations, GNSS, AutoCAD Civil 30, and field data collection apps; strong CAD/GIS skills a plus.
• Minimum 8-12 years of progressive field surveying experience in construction environments, with demonstrated leadership on complex large-scale self-perform projects with tight tolerances and high accuracy demands.
• Outstanding field leadership, mentoring, and crew management skills with the ability to set high standards in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Proven track record supervising crews, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality results under schedule pressure and tight tolerances.
• Strong organizational and documentation discipline; committed to maintaining impeccable records and supporting successful project closeout.
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, tolerances, utility mapping, volume calculations, and coordination with other trades.
• Superior communication skills-able to clearly convey complex survey information to non-surveyors, build trust with project teams, and resolve issues proactively.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites; willingness to work extended hours or shifts as project demands require.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit List

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program