Senior Survey Technician (Party Chief)

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E. is seeking a qualified Sr. Survey Technician (Party Chief) at our Spring Branch, Texas location to provide oversight of survey field crew and related surveying responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.
• Coordinate with contractors to provide survey services.
• Identify controls for property lines and make the appropriate decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.
• Gather all necessary information needed to properly conduct the survey in the most time efficient manner and assign tasks to crew members.
• Discuss work with clients, as necessary.
• Make calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Insure that assigned survey truck is properly maintained.
• Maintain and inventory all assigned equipment.
• Respond appropriately to all employee performance issues of assigned survey field crew.
• Communicate with management to maximize efforts and man-hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Courses in mathematics and surveying.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Party Chief in the land development industry.
• Working knowledge of field design for both overhead and underground utilities is highly desired.
• Knowledge of power line materials is a plus.
• Working towards or willingness to obtain RPLS certification.
• Experience in conducting easement research at courthouses is highly desired.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Through knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field fun topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons. This position requires both inside and outside work.
• Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Earned vacation time