Survey Party Chief
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and supervise survey field crews on land development, transportation, and infrastructure projects. Plan daily operations to execute boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys. Operate GPS receivers, robotic total stations, and digital levels while interpreting engineering plans and legal descriptions. Verify field data accuracy, maintain electronic files, and establish survey control points. Train instrument men on equipment operation and safety protocols. Coordinate with contractors, clients, and utility representatives while representing KFM Engineering & Design. Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight trips.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of progressive land surveying field experience
- Experience leading survey crews
- Demonstrated experience performing boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA/NSPS, utility, and as-built surveys
- Proficiency operating GPS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, and electronic data collectors
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, legal descriptions, plats, construction drawings, and survey records
- Strong understanding of survey field procedures, measurement techniques, and quality control practices
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while managing field crews and multiple priorities
- Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Trimble, Leica, Carlson, or similar survey equipment and field software
- Experience with TxDOT, municipal, commercial, or land development projects
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Working knowledge of survey calculations and field-to-finish workflows
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