Land Survey Party Chief

This position can be based in Syracuse Buffalo Rochester or Binghamton.

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

We provide quality cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge highway and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Prudent seeks a skilled Land Survey Party Chief to join our team. The Land Survey Party Chief is responsible for leading field survey crews performing boundary topographic construction and control surveys and ensuring accurate collection and processing of survey data. This position requires strong technical expertise leadership skills and the capability to coordinate with project managers clients and office staff to deliver high-quality survey products.

What youll be able to do:

• Lead and supervise field survey crews including crew scheduling daily task assignments and on-site oversight to ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and on schedule.
• Conduct boundary topographic construction and as-built surveys ensuring precise measurements and adherence to project specifications.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to verify accuracy completeness and reliability of collected survey data.
• Coordinate with clients project managers engineers and other stakeholders to clarify scope communicate progress and resolve technical issues.
• Manage accurate field-to-office data transfer ensuring proper documentation data verification and timely processing for deliverables.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including Total Stations GPS/GNSS units and data collectors; analyze data and prepare maps plats and reports using CAD software.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Minimum A.A.S. degree in Land Surveying or related field.
• 5 years of field surveying experience including Party Chief responsibilities
• Strong leadership and crew management skills
• Familiar with Trimble S5/S7 Robotics Trimble R12i RTK Trimble R10 base station Trimble TSC5 data collection Trimble Access and Trimble digital levels and level run adjustments.
• Proficiency in MicroStation Bentley OpenRoads Autodesk Civil 3D Carlson Survey and Trimble Business Center are preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software
• Valid NYS Drivers License
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Certifications: NYS Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) optional CST preferred

What youll receive in return:

• A base salary of $60000 to $90000 annually based on experience plus prevailing wage rates when applicable.
• Medical dental vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• PTO plus paid holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
  

*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience location market conditions education/training certifications and other credentials as well as applicable knowledge and skills.