Surveyor Party Chief

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Thompson Engineering has a full‑time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Surveyor Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department. This position is responsible for reporting survey data to the Survey Team Manager. Ideal candidates would need to travel to support various project needs.

• Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew
• Responsible for the set up and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor and/or job supervisor
• Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager
• Reduces survey data to the Org Manager
• Interprets blueprints/plans/deeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew
• Drives company vehicle to and from job sites
• Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager
• Understands and computes field calculations relative to the survey data collected
• Effectively manages the time and schedules of the survey crew
• On time and consistent attendance is required

• Five (5) years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial and/or heavy industrial construction stakeout
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Be able to read and comprehend measurements
• Intermediate math skills which include trigonometry and coordinate geometry
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the workload of the Survey Department

• Ability to work in the outside elements of the field up to 100% of the time
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and walk long distances
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a ladder
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites

Thompson Engineering was established in 1953 in Mobile, Alabama. Since then, the company has grown to include multiple offices in states throughout the Southeast. Thompson Engineering is a subsidiary of Thompson Holdings, Inc. Our sister companies are Watermark Design Group and Thompson Consulting Services. The firm provides a broad range of architectural and engineering services and employs more than 300 personnel in multiple disciplines.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Management

Civil Engineering

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre‑employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.