Survey Party Chief - Wexford, PA

Purpose

Perform a variety of field tasks associated with surveying & geospatial data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction 

• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance and knowledge to junior staff and provide necessary training.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Continuously promote the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

Do the Work

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.
• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
• Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
• Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Insure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
• Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Success Metrics

• Be a self-starter with strong communication and people skills.
• Be a “citizen” of the larger organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Be self-reliant and able to operate independently with limited direction.
• Be clear and direct in both verbal and written communications.
• Be results orientated, able to motivate being accountable for the work done by you and your crew
• Practice and promote our core value of safety & well-being, including safety training, safety talks, JSAs, wearing PPE, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience working on a land surveying party.
• Prior Party Chief experience a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Through knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons.
• Ability to travel and work out of town.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

Essential Functions

• Valid State Driver's License 
• Pass a Motor Vehicle check
• Indoor work/Outdoor work 
• Lift/Carry 21-50lbs 
• Standing/Sitting/Traveling/Walking/Climbing 
• Excessive Noise/Exposure to Hazards/Extreme Temperatures 
• Operating a computer 
• Reach Outward/Reach above shoulder 
• Push/Pull 26-40lbs 
• Crawl/Squat or Kneel/Bending  
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)(e.g. vest, gloves, safety glasses, boots, mask, hearing protection, etc.)

Note: The position description is intended as a summary only of key duties.  Other related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

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