Survey Party Chief (Union)

Responsibilities

• Serve as Party Chief for field crews performing construction, topographic, boundary, right-of-way, geodetic, and control surveys
• Plan and execute field work; participate in pre-survey meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractors
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor crew work; enforce safety practices and provide performance input
• Collect and verify survey data using conventional and GPS methods; operate and maintain survey equipment
• Perform and review complex survey calculations, data analysis, and closures
• Prepare and review field notes, maps, plats, ALTA surveys, grade sheets, and records of survey using AutoCAD and related software
• Research and interpret deeds, record maps, easements, and right-of-way documents
• Integrate field data into final drawings, GIS, and survey deliverables
• Train and mentor crew members; oversee survey equipment inventory and maintenance
• Communicate technical information clearly to clients, consultants, agencies, and the public
• Perform field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of construction staking experience as a party chief, PLS or LSIT is preferred
• Valid and current driver's license in the state of California
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Willingness to join Operating Engineers Local 12 (OE 12) Union
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, methods, regulations, and standards
• Proficiency with GPS field equipment
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and trigonometric survey calculations
• Read and interpret engineering plans, survey records, and regulations
• Proven leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders
• Customer-service oriented team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Perform field inspections across varied terrain and weather conditions; travel locally and regionally is required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate survey equipment, keyboard, and mouse
• Regularly lift, pull/push, and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Traverse rough, uneven, or sloped terrain
• Work near heavy machinery, traffic, or other construction-related risks
• Exposure to weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow

Benefits

The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $130,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly. Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k. Generous paid time off packages, 9 Paid Holidays, Flexible schedules. Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations. BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.