Survey Party Chief I

Survey Party Chief I

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston | US-TX-Dallas

ID

2026-7402

Category

Surveying

Type

Full-Time Regular - 40 hours

Posted Date

3 weeks ago(1/20/2026 8:41 AM)

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Experience: 4+ years overall survey experience. 4 + years survey party chief experience. ALTA, topographic surveys, construction surveys - required experience. TXDOT survey and SUE experience a plus.
• Skills: Knowledge of field equipment operation, communication, field note taking, good math skills, ability to work as a one man crew as necessary, ability to travel nationally as projects may require.
• Duties: Supervise Survey Crew, keep field notes, communicate with office staff, train subordinates, operate robotic instrument, operate total station, data collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), autolevel, download data into computers each night.
• Other: Valid Driver's License, good work ethic, must be willing to travel, great pay and benefits, per diem for travel, reliability, able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to work more than 40 hours a week as necessary. Ability to travel up to 12 days as projects dictate.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• Highschool Diploma/GED

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Performance Expectations

• Participate in cross - training as requested to build a stronger team
• Communicate your work flow needs to your team and to your supervisor
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Accurately records and reports daily forms per project requirements
• Communicates effectively with client, contractor, staff, and supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Proactively resolves problems at the lowest level
• Adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Reviews all work for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting
• Submits accurate time sheets, mileage and expense reports on time each week
• Reviews jobsite safety daily and takes immediate action to document and resolve issues
• Understands OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies and follows them at all times
• Accurately record and report your work each day on the forms provided
• Inspect and correct your own work before turning it in
• Perform all task assignments using required industry standards
• Review all work assigned to you before beginning your work
• Understand all applicable industry standards for your assigned tasks
• Work with your team to maximize your production and accuracy to help us achieve our goal
• Has the specific knowledge to perform all duties
• Maintains all required certifications and participates in training courses as required
• Understands all applicable industry standards for project and performs all tasks per standards and client requirements

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.