Surveyor Party Chief
About the role
Thompson Engineering has a full‑time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Survey Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department and reports survey data to the Survey Team Manager. The role requires travel to support various project needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily functions of the survey crew.
- Set up and complete survey crew tasks on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor.
- Ensure proper reporting of daily work logs to the Organization Manager.
- Reduce survey data to the Organization Manager.
- Interpret blueprints, plans, and deeds to effectively lead the survey crew.
- Drive company vehicle to and from job sites.
- Operate all survey equipment and interpret data to report information to the Organization Manager.
- Understand and compute field calculations related to the survey data collected.
- Effectively manage the time and schedules of the survey crew.
- Maintain on‑time and consistent attendance.
Minimum Requirements
- Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read and comprehend measurements.
- Intermediate math skills, including trigonometry and coordinate geometry.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the workload of the Survey Department.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in field conditions up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lb.
- Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and climb on a ladder.
- Ability to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites.
About Thompson Engineering
Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial, infrastructure, and community development. Services include drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, chemistry laboratory services, engineering design, environmental assessments, surveying, geotechnical studies, and construction management. Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines, coastlines, and transportation networks across the Southeast, delivering innovative solutions for industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal clients.