Surveyor Party Chief

About the role

This full-time Surveyor Party Chief role offers the opportunity to gain substantial real-world land surveying experience while working on roadway-focused projects throughout central Phoenix. You will primarily perform total station work, with a focus on intersection topographic surveys that require highly accurate elevation data. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented field professional who can independently set up and operate total station equipment and is motivated to grow with evolving surveying skills and technology. You will collaborate closely with project managers, surveyors, and technicians, with clear opportunities for advancement in an employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Work in the field with survey crews on topographic, boundary, and construction staking tasks for roadway and intersection-focused projects.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain total station and related survey equipment, with an emphasis on Trimble systems.
• Follow established safety standards and procedures while working outdoors in varied terrains and weather conditions.
• Collect accurate elevation and positional data for intersection topographic surveys and other land development projects.
• Document all phases of survey work through clear, complete field notes and digital data collection.
• Support ALTA, boundary, and construction stakeout surveys as part of a survey crew.
• Assist with land surveying tasks related to land development and construction projects as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, surveyors, and technicians to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Maintain survey instruments, tools, and equipment in good working order and report any issues promptly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support successful completion of survey projects.

Requirements

• Strong field experience in land surveying with the ability to independently set up and operate total station equipment.
• Experience with roadway-focused surveying and intersection topographic surveys requiring accurate elevation data.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions and terrains, including Phoenix summer heat.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces while performing field work.
• Willingness to work overtime when project demands require it.
• Strong problem-solving and sound decision-making skills in the field.
• Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player within survey crews and project teams.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record suitable for operating company vehicles.
• Consistent reliability, including the ability to show up on time every day.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Trimble equipment and Trimble GPS systems.
• Experience or exposure to AutoCAD for survey and land development projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products for basic documentation and reporting.
• Previous experience with general surveying, land surveying, and topographic surveys.
• Experience with GPS-based surveying and total station workflows.
• Experience in construction stakeout and construction-related surveying.
• Exposure to ALTA surveys and boundary survey work.
• Experience with land development surveying and related software.
• Familiarity with Leica and Topcon survey instruments and survey crew operations.
• Motivation and willingness to move up within the organization and grow with changing skills and technology in the land surveying profession.
• Experience working in an employee-owned firm or interest in contributing