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 experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysOpportunities for training and professional growthCompany vehicleOvertime pay for fieldwork beyond standard hours