Surveyor Party Chief

Thompson Engineering has a full time opportunity for a Survey Party Chief. The Surveyor Party Chief oversees the survey crew in the daily responsibilities of the land surveying department. This position is responsible for reporting survey data to the Survey Team Manager. Ideal candidates would need to travel to support various project needs.

Duties

Oversees the daily functions of the survey crew

Responsible for the set up and completion of the survey crew on job sites under the direct supervision of the Professional Land Surveyor andor job supervisor

Ensures the proper reporting of daily work logs to the Org Manager

Reduces survey data to the Org Manager

Interprets blueprintsplansdeeds in order to effectively lead the survey crew

Drives company vehicle to and from job sites

Operates all survey equipment and interprets data in order to report information to the Org Manager

Understand and compute field calculations relative to the survey data collected

Effectively manage the time and schedules of the survey crew

On time and consistent attendance is required

Minimum Requirements

Five 5 years verifiable experience in running a crew in surveying commercial andor heavy industrial construction stakeout.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must have a valid Drivers License

Be able to read and comprehend measurements.

Intermediate math skills which include trigonometry and coordinate geometry.

Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

Ability to travel and stay overnight based on the work load of the Survey Department

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in the outside elements of the field up to 100 of the time.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Required to remain standing for a minimum of eight 8 hours per day and walk long distances.

Must be able to bend stoop and climb on a ladder.

Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites.

About Thompson Engineering

Thompson Engineering was established in 1953 in Mobile Alabama. Since then the company has grown to include multiple offices in states throughout the Southeast. Thompson Engineering is a subsidiary of Thompson Holdings Inc. Our sister companies are Watermark Design Group an architectural and interior design firm and Thompson Consulting Services a disaster recovery consulting firm. As a group the three firms provide a broad range of architectural and engineering services. Thompson is an employee-owned firm with more than 300 personnel in multiple disciplines. Our staff has a vested interest in providing safe quality driven successful projects that are completed on time and within budget. Our business relies heavily on our performance and the repeat satisfaction of our customers. Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. MFDV. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.

About Thompson Engineering

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial infrastructure and community development. As a drilling materials testing and construction inspection and chemistry laboratory firm we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet -literally- performing services along the Gulf Coasts rivers bayous and streams. Today Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines coastlines and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial commercial transportation federal and municipal markets. We are often the first company on project sites conducting environmental assessments land surveys and geotechnical studies. And our project management and construction management services often mean we are the last ones to leave. We are a proven leader in the planning design and construction of major transportation economic development and waterfront projects across the Southeast. Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. MFDV. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.