Junior Survey Party Chief – High-Precision As-Built Surveying

About the role

The Junior Survey Party Chief leads small survey crews to perform high‑precision as‑built surveys on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, and energy construction projects. Working under senior survey leadership, you will operate Trimble equipment, ensure data quality, and support project delivery across multiple counties in New York.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assigned field personnel during daily survey operations.
• Conduct high‑accuracy as‑built surveys using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Establish and verify project control points under senior supervision.
• Perform instrument setup, backsight verification, calibration checks, and routine equipment inspections.
• Collect and validate field data, maintaining project tolerances and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily activities with project managers and construction teams.
• Prepare and submit electronic field data, reports, and documentation.
• Report discrepancies, safety concerns, and potential issues to management.
• Assist in training Survey Technicians and Instrument Operators.
• Maintain and transport survey equipment safely.

Required profile

• Minimum five (5) years of professional land surveying experience.
• At least two (2) years as an Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, or Assistant Party Chief on industrial, commercial, heavy civil, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high‑accuracy as‑built surveys.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Trimble SX10, S9, S7, S5 robotic total stations.
• Experience using Trimble R‑Series GNSS receivers.
• Knowledge of Trimble Access software.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Understanding of survey control, traversing, leveling, COGO, and construction layout.