Survey Party Chief (Crew Chief)

Job overview

Survey Party Chief (Crew Chief) is an onsite, full-time position based in the Village of Williamsburg, VA, with travel to different job sites required from time to time. Pay is $24–$35 per hour. The role is part of Cardinal Civil Resources’ surveying team. The party chief leads a small field crew, conducts and checks surveys, maintains field data, and coordinates with clients and project staff. The work supports construction and civil projects through accurate field measurements, safe work practices, and reliable survey deliverables.

What you'll do

• Lead a crew of one to three
• monitor projects and communicate with clients and staff
• review and verify field survey data
• conduct safety meetings and mentor employees
• operate survey instruments and maintain field equipment
• perform control, topographic, boundary, and pipeline-related surveys
• take field notes and complete data checks
• read plans and construction documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey party chief

crew chief

village of williamsburg va

cardinal civil resources

full-time

construction surveying

field crew leadership

total station

gps receivers

topographic surveys

boundary surveys

pipeline route staking

daily travel

$24–$35/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of survey experience, including three years as a party chief; daily travel is required, and the posting also states willingness to travel daily.

About the employer

CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.