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Survey Party Chief
Survey Party ChiefThe Axel Group, LLC • Edison, NJ, US
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Survey Party Chief

Survey Party Chief

The Axel Group, LLC • Edison, NJ, US
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The Axel Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Party Chief.

Our client has been in the industry for over 25 years. This is a great opportunity to work on New Jersey-based projects with a supportive, family-like team and company environment. The role offers a wide range of benefits, including substantial coverage of medical insurance, a company vehicle, flexible work environment, and access to high-tech, modern surveying equipment.

The ideal Survey Party Chief will be responsible for the efficient and accurate execution of field work, managing field crews, ensuring safety, and delivering high-quality data to support engineering, environmental, and land development projects.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and manage a field survey crew as Survey Party Chief, performing a variety of land surveying tasks in the field.
  • Conduct boundary, topographic, construction layout, and ALTA / NSPS surveys as the Survey Party Chief, overseeing field operations.
  • Operate and maintain survey instruments, including total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, levels, and robotic instruments, while ensuring proper use by your field survey crew.
  • Ensure that all field data is collected accurately under your leadership as Survey Party Chief, in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
  • Document fieldwork thoroughly and prepare daily field reports.
  • Act as the key point of contact between your field survey crew, office staff, project managers, and clients regarding progress, issues, and project needs.
  • Ensure the safety of your field survey crew and enforce adherence to company and client safety policies.
  • Train and mentor junior field staff or instrument operators, sharing your expertise in field operations.

Qualifications :

  • 4+ years of experience in land surveying, with a proven track record in field operations.
  • Proficient in operating survey equipment such as Trimble, Leica, or Topcon GPS and total stations, with a focus on leading a field survey crew.
  • Strong understanding of field procedures, data collection, and field calculations, essential for effective Survey Party Chief operations.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and legal property descriptions, crucial for field surveys conducted by a Survey Party Chief.
  • Experience with construction stakeout, boundary surveys, and topographic surveys, demonstrating expertise in field surveying.
  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for travel to field locations.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain, essential for the Survey Party Chief role in the field.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, key to success in field operations.
  • Experience with field software (e.g., Trimble, Carlson SurvCE) is a plus.
  • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth
  • Company vehicle
  • Overtime pay for fieldwork beyond standard hours
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