Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Surveyor or Party Chief to lead a surveying crew on projects throughout the Southeastern region. The role focuses on ensuring the quality, accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, safety, meeting schedules, and budgets while providing responsive service to clients.
ResponsibilitiesLocate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical objects, and significant land changes affecting surveys.Supervise the survey crew, evaluating priorities and coordinating work efforts.Ensure work quality and derive necessary field calculations from completed tasks.Maintain survey instruments and equipment.Verify that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and compliant with regulations and standards.Coordinate survey findings with engineering personnel, clients, and project stakeholders.Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and records for data acquisition.Establish or reestablish survey control methods and procedures.Maintain accurate notes, records, and sketches describing work performed.Complete daily logs and expense reports.Ensure crew compliance with safety procedures and complete necessary safety forms.Consult with computer operators and review final production of survey work.Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and care of survey tools and field equipment.Operate survey equipment such as the Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and various GPS methods.Essential SkillsMinimum 5-6 years progressive experience in survey field operations, including at least 2 years as a survey crew chief.Proficiency in boundary survey software and topographic surveys.Ability to survey independently.Strong technical skills.Behavioral traits of being process-oriented, steady, helpful, analytical, and problem-solving.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience leading a crew as a crew chief.Familiarity with the use and care of survey tools and field equipment.Work Environment
The position is based in the Raleigh or Wilmington office, with the majority of time spent outdoors conducting surveys. There is approximately 50% travel involved, requiring willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2025.
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