Survey Party Chief

At WithersRavenel, our survey teams are the boots-on-the-ground professionals who bring projects to life. As a Survey Party Chief, you’ll lead a field survey crew responsible for collecting accurate data that supports boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, leading a team, and solving technical challenges in the field. The Survey Party Chief primarily works outdoors in environments such as construction sites, roadways, wooded areas, residential developments, and other project locations.

You’ll oversee daily field operations, ensure quality and accuracy in data collection, and play a key role in training and mentoring survey crew members. In addition to technical expertise, this position requires strong leadership, organization, and a commitment to safety and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise a field survey crew performing boundary, topographic, construction layout, and control surveys
• Plan field activities and participate in project planning discussions with project managers, engineers, and contractors
• Collect field survey data using conventional methods and GNSS technology
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment including total stations, data collectors, and GNSS instruments
• Perform field calculations and review data for accuracy and closure
• Maintain clear and organized field notes, sketches, and documentation
• Research survey records such as plats, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents
• Train and mentor junior survey staff while reinforcing safe field practices
• Support project documentation and maintain survey records and files
• Occasionally assist with office-based survey tasks to support professional development toward licensure

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.