Survey Party Chief - Crew Chief

Company: CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $24-$35 Hourly DOE About This Role: Cardinal is seeking a Survey Party Chief to join our dynamic and growing team. As a Party Chief, you will lead a crew of between 1 - 3 men. Survey Party Chief should possess high integrity and excellent attention to detail. Travel will be required from time to time at different job sites, and you must be familiar with all surveying techniques used for construction surveying. Responsibilities: As a Survey Party Chief, you will: Monitor projects from initiation through delivery, interfacing with clients and staff on technical matters Work within defined project scopes and budgets Collaborate with project team members, to include other licensed surveyors, engineers, and technical and survey staff Review the results of field surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land features and structures Verify the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites Ensure Safety and Health are the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes. Acting safely at all times Participate in or conduct and document safety meetings with the crew daily. Host or assist with morning safety meetings. Bring safety and proper working procedure topics up as reminders and ensure all workers are comfortable with the tasks assigned to them by reviewing their day plan Mentor less experienced employees and train them in proper company standards as well as ensure more experienced employees are helping to mentor green workers in proper company standards Maintains digital files on assigned computer equipment to assure use of correct and current data files Provide technical direction and training for the use of hardware and equipment if necessary. Troubleshoot hardware and equipment Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Operate electronic total station instrument run and adjust survey measuring instruments, including level, transit, theodolite, electronic measuring devices, and total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities Take field notes of readings and observations Operate and maintain vehicle and field equipment Perform other related field and office duties as assigned Work primarily in the field on control, and topographic surveys Perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, and data checks Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for a line of sight Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data Reads and understands plans and specifications Know basic sources of measurement errors Dig ground using a pick, shovel, and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects Provide solutions to civil site design challenges Use public records in the execution of survey fieldwork Topographical surveys Boundary surveys Well connect pipelines surveys Pipeline route staking Establish and recover survey control and monumentation, perform construction layout, obtain sewer invert and subsurface utility information and photo documentation of the project area Qualifications: EDUCATION: A high school education or equivalent is required, including a background in math, geometry, and trigonometry. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of survey experience with at least three years of party chief experience. KNOWLEDGE OF: Controlling the function of surveying instruments and calculators Proficiency in the use of total stations, GPS Receivers, and data collectors Possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills Analyzing site plans, project plans, blueprints, maps, and charts. ABILITIES: Must be able and willing to travel daily. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must be highly motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team. Must have essential requirements: professionalism, punctuality, and reliability. Must possess strong attention to detail and an intense level of accuracy. Must be able to work in inclement weather Must be at least 21 years old or above Valid driver's license with insurable record Must have Reliable Transportation Background Check and Drug Testing Required CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Valid drivers license with insurable record CST or Survey Apprenticeship Preferred Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential function of this job successfully: Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50/80 pounds regularly/occasionally Must be able to drive a vehicle safely regular/occasionally Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions. Must be able to deal effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain Must be able to sit, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time Must be able to type/key-in data and answer telephones frequently as needed Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations Must be able to wear personal protective gear regularly/occasionally Physical ability work including bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs Must adhere to company policies, safety plan, and the project safety plan About Us: Cardinal Civil Resources (CCR) is a fun, productive business dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions, there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career at CCR. Our success depends on attracting the best talent and continuously striving to improve what we do and how we do it. EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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