DescriptionGPI Geospatial is seeking a Survey Party Chief for our Marietta, GA office. We are looking for energetic candidates with strong work ethics to join our field surveying team. You will be part of a collaborative and engaging work environment as a Survey Party Chief. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined geospatial firm that specializes in remote sensing and land surveying for various engineering and construction projects throughout the southeast.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so,
GPI Geospatial wants you!
GPI Geospatial is a premier mapping firm for Transportation, Energy, Planning, Design, Construction, and Land Development throughout North America. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of precision mapping, imagery, LiDAR, and land surveying services. We are part of
GPI, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities: - Uses established workflows and procedures to lead field crews.
- Assist in developing proper field procedures, accurate calculations, field note-taking, and responsible for product quality and accuracy.
- Responsible for daily field crew procedures and adherence to safety and technical project requirements.
- Collects data for accurate DTM and surface models.
- Ensures the timeliness and quality control of survey data collection.
- Responsible for field data management and the distribution of survey data.
- Oversees the use of field survey equipment, including software and hardware updates.
- Responsible for setting up temporary traffic control and ensuring crew safety.
- Responsible for the daily download of survey data and weekly reports as required.
- Provide daily job hazard briefings and any required reports.
- Willingness to travel out of town and other states is preferred.
Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience as a Party Chief.
- Boundary, right-of-way, and topographic surveying experience.
- Experience working on Transportation and Energy projects is a plus.
- Ability to perform field calculations and understanding of processing software is a plus.
- Organizational skills for data, field notes, and equipment.
RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
- Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
- Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
- Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions including cold, heat and rain
- Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
- Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds
