Senior Party Chief

Requirements:

• We require a high school diploma or GED; an associates or bachelors degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• We require at least five years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including crew leadership.
• We expect strong knowledge of surveying principles, methods, and procedures.
• We require proficiency with GPS, RTK, robotic total stations, data collection software, and CAD-related workflows.
• We expect the ability to read and interpret engineering plans, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, and construction drawings.
• We require a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
• We value strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, team management, technical surveying, quality assurance, attention to detail, safety awareness, client service, and project coordination skills.
• A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or the ability to obtain one, is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 certification for drone operations is preferred.
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, Carlson, or Topcon survey equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, or similar software is preferred.
• We require the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, walk and stand frequently, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, travel to project sites, and work occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise field survey crews across a range of projects.
• Plan daily field activities and assign work to crew members.
• Operate and oversee survey equipment, including GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, digital levels, and UAV or drone systems when applicable.
• Perform boundary, topographic, construction staking, as-built, utility, and other land surveys.
• Check field data for completeness and accuracy before submitting it.
• Maintain survey records, field notes, and electronic data files.
• Ensure survey work follows our safety policies and applicable industry regulations.
• Coordinate project requirements and schedules with project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, and office staff.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and resolve technical issues.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior party chiefs, instrument operators, and survey technicians.
• Conduct quality control checks on survey measurements and calculations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget management.
• Maintain survey equipment and arrange repairs or calibration as needed.

Technologies:

• 3D
• Support

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We are seeking a Senior Party Chief in our Surveying / Geomatics department, reporting to the Survey Manager or Director of Survey Operations. In this role, you will lead field work and help ensure that survey data for boundary, topographic, construction, utility, ALTA/NSPS, and other land surveying projects is collected, verified, and documented accurately, safely, and efficiently. The position may involve operating a motor vehicle and is designated as safety-sensitive under applicable Oklahoma law; employees are subject to our drug and alcohol testing policies.

last updated 43 week of 2026