Survey Party Chief

Job overview

The Survey Party Chief role is onsite in Tempe, AZ, with field work at project sites and travel to various job sites. Compensation is not specified. Alta Environmental & Infrastructure provides engineering, surveying, geotechnical and materials testing, environmental, and EHS services to communities and clients. The role leads field survey crews and manages data collection, equipment, safety, and documentation. Accurate survey work supports construction and other infrastructure projects from field operations through project deliverables.

What you'll do

• Plan and lead field surveys, primarily construction staking
• collect and verify survey data using total stations, GPS, levels, and data collectors
• establish control points and benchmarks
• maintain vehicles and equipment
• manage field supplies
• prepare records and reports
• conduct daily safety analyses and vehicle inspections
• enforce safety protocols
• train and supervise crew members
• coordinate with clients and project managers
• upload project data and maintain time logs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey party chief

land surveying

construction staking

field survey

survey crew leadership

gps

total stations

safety inspections

tempe az

alta e&i

job site travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• professional development, paid certifications, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting notes typical work of 8 hours per day, five or six days per week, not guaranteed; schedule-driven projects may require longer days and up to seven days per week.

About the employer

Alta E&I is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.